Suddab (Ruta graveolens Linn.) the Blessed Medicinal plant of Unani System of medicine: Literature Review.
Year: 2020
Type: article
Abstract: Plant of Suddab is commonly cultivated in Indian gardens.The whole plant of Suddab has medicinal value hence used in various diseases and included as an ingredient in a number of formulations.However, its two parts i.e. leaves and seeds are more commonly used.The plant as whole has described to possess Mudir (diuretic), Kasir riyah (carminative), Muhallil and Dafe Alam (analgesic) properties and useful in a number of diverse pathological conditions.In some parts of India, the juice is given to children as a remedy for worms.The use of Suddab since ancient times in different alternative system of medicine like Unani, Ayurveda in single as well as many compound formulations for the treatment of Obesity (Saman-e-Mufrat), Dyslipidemia (Fart-e-Tadassum-Fid-Dum), Atherosclerosis (Salabat-E-Nabz), Anti-helminthic (Deedan-e-medad wa amma) Muhallil and Dafe Alam (Anti-inflammatory & analgesic) etc.Several studies have been carried out for the therapeutic evaluation of its efficacy and safety.So, I want to compile and summarized all the literature at one space.
Authors: Shams Reza, Razi Ahmad, Najibur Rahman, Tanwir Alam
Institution: Govt. Tibbi College & Hospital
Language: English
Topic: Medicinal Plant Research
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3097526596