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A Critical Review of Traditional Medicinal Herb Enicostemma axillare

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Gore Surekha, Nangare Ninad, Deshpande Manasi
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si11.016

Abstract

The culture of Ayurveda is deeply rooted in Indian soil. It has become the lifestyle of people since ancient times. The literature explores plentiful medicinal plants being used to cure many diseases. Enicostemma axillare is one of the plants. It is also called as Nahi, Mamajjaka, etc. in several local languages. It is prominently found in Godawari basin, Gujrat, and the coastal region of India. It is found suitable for diseases majorly fever, anorexia, poor digestion, liver disorders, diabetes, snake bite, worms, wound healing, blood purification, etc. Normally it is consumed in the swarasa form by the folklore people. This paper is articulated to explore Enicostemma axillare for its names, references in Ayurveda and modern literature, characteristics, and medicinal utilities.

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