Cardio–Protective Formulations of Bhaishajya Ratnavali–A Literary Review

Dr.Arun Kumar Gupta; Dr.B.S.Prasad; Dr.Chinky Goyal; Dr.Anil Koralli

Volume : IV, Issue : XII, December - 2014

Cardio–Protective Formulations of Bhaishajya Ratnavali–A Literary Review

Dr. Arun Kumar Gupta, Dr. B. S. Prasad, Dr. Chinky Goyal, Dr. Anil Koralli

Abstract :

Cardiovascular disease is one among the leading causes of mortality worldwide. The incidence of Cardiac disorders is increasing at an alarming rate in our country also, attributed largely to changing concepts of diet & lifestyle. Any disease which affects the cardio–vascular system involving the heart, blood vessels or both is referred to as cardiovascular disease (CVD). Many treatment modalities for CVD had been explained in Brihatrayi (Charaka, Sushruta, Vagbhata) and Laghutrayi (Bhavaprakash and Madhava Nidan). Vaidya Govinddas Sen has mentioned numerous formulations acting on cardiac disorders in his text Bhaishajya Ratnavali. The present study is designed to screen the formulations with Hridya (Cardio protective) effect along with those indicated in Hridaya–roga (Cardiac disorders), Hrid–graha (Chest heaviness), Hrid–shula (Angina pectoris), Hridaya–avrodh (Cardiac arrest) & Hrid–daha (Burning sensation in chest). Out of 3456 formulations, 173 were found to be described for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases throughout the text including herbal and herbo–mineral formulations.