Vol. 8, Issue 1 (2019)

Author(s):
Dr. Neethu P, Dr. Vijitha Vijayan, Dr. Athulya CM and Dr. Arathi Rajesh

Abstract:
Mustard is a condiment that has been used for culinary, religious and cultural purposes by humanity since time immemorial. Mustard has figured prominently in the Indian tradition and its medicinal properties have been systematically evaluated and documented in the classical Ayurvedic texts. Even though Mustard is used as an emetic, diuretic, as well as a topical treatment for inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism are well documented, its uses in visha conditions is not that much explored. Mustard also has potential antitoxic properties. The paper attempts to carefully review the anti-toxic property of Swetha sarshapa and its prayogas in visha conditions.