Review on Pharmacological Activity of Dioscorea floribunda
Atul Shankarrao Bhujbal *
Delonix Society, Baramati College of Pharmacy, Barhanpur, Baramati, India and Mansarovar Global University, Bhopal (M.P.), India.
Shrikrishna Baokar
Mansarovar Global University, Bhopal (M.P.), India.
Kavita Mane
Mansarovar Global University, Bhopal (M.P.), India.
Gauri Patil
Mansarovar Global University, Bhopal (M.P.), India.
Rajendra Patil
Delonix Society, Baramati College of Pharmacy, Barhanpur, Baramati, India.
Prabhat Jain
Scan Research Laboratories, Bhopal (M.P.), India.
Adityanath Pandey
Mansarovar Global University, Bhopal (M.P.), India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The medicinal herb Dioscorea floribunda (Linn.) is very significant. Varahikanda's medicinal properties are quite important. It is used to treat various diseases in Ayurvedic literature. Here is a summary of studies on the antiquity and ayurvedic qualities of varahikanda, i.e. Dioscorea floribunda. Varahikanda has a variety of pharmacological characteristics, according to the research. Jeevaneeya, Rasayana, Balya, Krumighna, Pramehaghna, Kushtaghna, Vrushya, Nadivrun, Visarpa, Udarshool, Raktapitta are all Ayurvedic terms. It has antimicrobial action, wound healing activity, antihyperglycemic activity, dyslipidemic activity, anticancer activity, immunomodulatory activity, antioxidant activity, antiinflammatory and analgesic activity, antihelmintic activity, and aphrodisiac activity, according to contemporary research.
Keywords: Varahikanda, Dioscorea floribunda, pharmacological