Table 1.
Pharmacological properties and chemical constituents of Jwarhar mahakashay drugs
| Name | Scientific name | Family | Parts used | Pharmacological properties Reported | Active chemical constituents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sariva | Hemidesmus indicus R. Br. | Asclepiadaceae | Roots | Anti-infl ammatory, Anti-ulcer | Flavonoids, Triterpenoids, Tannin, Phytosterol,β-sitosterol |
| Sharkara | Saccharum offi cinarum L. | Poaceae | Granules | Anti-infl ammatory, analgesic | Flavonoids, Glucosides, Glycans, Glucose, Sucrose, Phenols |
| Patha | Cissampelos pareira L. | Menispermaceae | Roots | Tumour-inhibitor | Alkaloids, Berberin, Hayatine, Cissampareine |
| Manjistha | Rubia cordifolia L. | Rubiaceae | Fruits | Anti-infl ammatory, antibacterial | Glycosides, Anthraquinone, Rubiadin, Triterpenes |
| Draksha | Vitis vinifera L. | Vitaceae | Fruits | Anti-ulcer, hepatoprotective | Flavonoids, Glucose, Fructose, Glycosides, Polyphenols |
| Peelu | Salvadora persica L. | Salvadoraceae | Fruits | Anti-ulcer, anti-microbial | Tannin, Salvadorin, Glucose, Fructose |
| Parushak | Grewia asiatica L. | Tiliaceae | Fruits | Anti-malarial, anti-ulcer | Flavonoids, Tannin, Glucose, Glycosides |
| Haritaki | Terminalia chebula Retz. | Combretaceae | Fruits | Anti-microbial, purgative | Tannin, Triterpenes, Chebulinic acid, Glycosides |
| Vibhitak | Terminalia bellirica Roxb. | Combretaceae | Fruits | Hepato-protective, antihistaminic | Gallic acid, Glycosides, Chebulagic acid, Triterpenoids |
| Amala | Emblica offi cinalis Gaertn. | Euphorbiaceae | Fruits | Anti-ulcer, anti-infl ammatory, hepato-protective | Vitamin C, Elagic acid, Polyphenol, Glucose, Phyllembin |