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The Historical and Therapeutic Review of Indrayan (Citrullus colocynthis) in Ayurveda
Abstract
Although, Now a days, Indrayan (Citrullus colocynthis, Family- Cucurbitaceae) is becoming one of the most demanding plants among scientist and research scholars due to its broad spectrum clinical and pharmacological actions but it has been using among common people since Vedas period and Samhita periods for treatment of kamala (Jaundice), Pleeha Rog (Spenomegaly), Asthma (Asthma and COPD), Kustha (Skin disorders), Prameha (Diabetes and urinary tract infections) and so many other disorders. In this article, it has been shown the historic view of Indrayan (Citrullus colocynthis).
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