Therapeutic insights of Sushrutokta Parushakadi Gana
1Tejaswini Parekh and 2Rekha Parmar
1,2Department of PG & Ph.D. Studies in Dravyaguna, Parul Institute of Ayurveda, Parul University, At post- Limda-391760, Vadodara (India) 1 2302022040003@paruluniversity.ac.in 2 rekha.parmar@paruluniversity.ac.in
ABSTRACT
Parushakadi gana is classical grouping of herbs mentioned in sushruta samhita sutra sthana 38th chapter Dravyasangrahaniya adhyaya, is traditionally recognized for its Hridya,Mootrala, and Trishna nigrahana properties34 . This review seeks to bridge classical Ayurvedic knowledge with modern pharmacological insights, highlighting the therapeutic relevance of these herbs in cardiovascular, renal and gastrointestinal health8,9,14 . Ayurveda organizes medicinal plants in the ganas & vargas. Based on their therapeutic actions31 . Parushakadi gana is consist of Parushaka (Grewia asiatica), Draksha (Vitis vinifera), Katphala (Myrica esculenta), Dadima (Punica granatum), Rajadana (Albizia lebbeck), katak Phala (Strychnos potatorum), Sakaphala (Tectona grandis), and Triphala(Emblica offincinalis, Treminallia bellerica, Terminalia chebula) 34. A narrative review was carried out, analysing classical Ayurvedic texts and correlating them with contemporary pharmacognostic and biomedical studies. Each herb was profiled for its traditional attributes and modern pharmacological evidence