A Review of Pharmacodynamic Properties of ‘Nishadi Vati’ – A Herbomineral Ayurvedic Formulation

Author(s)

Singh, S., Tripathi, J. S., Rai, N. P.

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Abstract

The main objective of this review article is to discuss the therapeutic uses of Nishadi Vati and to discuss the different pharmacological properties and therapeutic uses of isolated constituent drugs of Nishadi Vati.  The authentic subject material has been reviewed from Ayurveda and modern medical literature. Different research and review article were searched in different journals. The subject material has also been searched on internet. This review is mainly focused on different aspects of herbomineral Ayurvedic formulation, Nishadi Vati. In Ayurveda Nishadi Vati is mentioned in the management of Kushtha Roga (skin disease). It is well recognized in Ayurveda that most of the skin diseases run a chronic course and are difficult to treat. Now days, it is well acknowledged and established by several experimental and clinical studies that skin diseases have a psychosocial impact. Most of the skin diseases have strong relation with psychological stress and stress is responsible for onset and exacerbation of different skin disorders. Here, an attempt has been made to address chemistry, pharmacology and different therapeutic uses of Nishadi Vati and its constituent drugs.

Keywords

Nishadi Vati, Kushtha Roga, Skin diseases, Ayurveda and Rasayan

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Singh, S., Tripathi, J. S., & Rai, N. P. (2014). A Review of Pharmacodynamic Properties of 'Nishadi Vati' - A Herbomineral Ayurvedic Formulation. International Journal for Pharmaceutical Research Scholars (IJPRS), 3(2), 849-868.