‘AROGYAPPACHA’ (TRICHOPUS ZEYLANICUS gaerin), THE ‘GINSENG’ OF KANI TRIBES OF AGASHYAR HILLS (KERALA) FOR EVER GREEN HEALH AND VITALITY

‘Arogyappacha’ (Trichopus zeylanicus) found endemic to Agastyar hills of Kerala is used by the local ‘kani’ tribe as a health food for getting instant stamina, ever green health and vitality. The tonic effect of this plants is comparable to that of the famous health food/drug ‘Ginseng’. A critical s...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Pushpangadan, P., Rajasekharan, S., Ratheshkumar, P.K., Jawahar, C.R., Nair, V. Velayudhan, Lakshmi, N., Amma, L. Sarada
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 1988
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3331343/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22557622
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Sumario:‘Arogyappacha’ (Trichopus zeylanicus) found endemic to Agastyar hills of Kerala is used by the local ‘kani’ tribe as a health food for getting instant stamina, ever green health and vitality. The tonic effect of this plants is comparable to that of the famous health food/drug ‘Ginseng’. A critical survey of the Ayurveda classics, suggests that the ‘Arogyappacha’ may be the divine ‘Varahi’described by sushruta. Chemical and Pharmacological evaluation of the plant have been initiated.

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