A critical review on Varanadi Gana of Vagbhata
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https://doi.org/10.55718/kja.218Keywords:
Varuna, Crateva nurvala, Sodhanadi gana, Antarvidradi, anti-inflammatoryAbstract
The term "Gana" essentially signifies a group. In Ayurveda, drugs have been systematically grouped into categories, known as "gana," for easier comprehension and application. Varanadi gana, as mentioned in both Ashtanga Hrudaya and Ashtanga Samgraha, consists of a total of 17 drugs. The majority of these drugs exhibit kapha-vatahara properties, making them particularly suitable for conditions characterized by the imbalance of kapha and vata. Recent research has confirmed the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antitumor activities of the individual drugs within Varanadi gana. These findings provide contemporary validation for the efficacy of Varanadi gana in alignment with Ayurvedic principles.
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