A review of Vatsanabh (Aconitum ferox) in Ayurveda

  • Rupali Narendra Chandewar Associate Professor, Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurved College, Nandanvan, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
  • Rajesh Subhash Harode 2Professor, Department of Agadtantra, Om Ayurveda College and Hospital, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Keywords: Aconitum ferox,, Vatsanabh,, Ayurveda.

Abstract

Vatsanabh (Aconitum ferox) from the family Rananculaceae is a species of monk’s hood. Vatsanabh is also named as Ksweda, Amrita, Visha and Vatsanaga. It rises in eastern temperate and sub-alpine areas of Himalayas, Nepal, Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Sikkim. All the parts of this plants are poisonous, the root part is more potent than other parts. Root part is mostly used for medicinal use. As the root part is poisonous but useful in the treatment of various diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, fever, hypertension and also act as Rasayana. Vatsanabh or its preparation in therapeutic dose, acts as medicine. Formulations having aconitum roots as ingredients are effective in various diseases.

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How to Cite
Rupali Narendra Chandewar, & Rajesh Subhash Harode. (2022). A review of Vatsanabh (Aconitum ferox) in Ayurveda. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 7(4), 45 - 48. Retrieved from https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1837
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