Therapeutic potential of Sahadevi (Cyanthillium cinereum (L.) H. Rob.) in Netra Roga Chikitsa: A classical and contemporary review
Anjana S Gokul1 , Hari Sankar M.S2 , Ganesh Tejasvi S3 and Nijil A.V4
2Department of Swasthavritta, 4 Department of Shalakya Tantra, Parul Institute of Ayurved, Parul University, Vadodara - 391760 Gujarat (India) 1,3Department of Shalakya Tantra, Parul Institute of Ayurved & Research, Parul University, Vadodara - 391760 (India) Corresponding author: Anjana S Gokul, Email-anjanasgokul@gmail.com Ph No- 9447713071
ABSTRACT
Netra Rogas (ocular diseases) in Ayurveda encompass a wide range of conditions, many of which are linked to inflammation, oxidative stress, and microbial infections. Sahadevi (Cyanthillium cinereum (L.)H. Rob.), a herb from the Dashapushpa group, has been traditionally used for its Chakshushya, Shothahara, and Krimighna properties. To comprehensively review the therapeutic potential of Cyanthillium cinereum (Sahadevi) in the management of Netra Rogas based on Ayurvedic classical texts, pharmacognostical features, phytochemical composition, and modern pharmacological and experimental studies. This is a narrative drug review.