Authors: Laxminaryan Prasad, Pawan Karmakar
Abstract: Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, emphasizes the use of medicinal plants to maintain health and treat various ailments. Dravyaguna Vigyan, a branch of Ayurveda, focuses on the identification, classification, and therapeutic uses of medicinal plants. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the phytochemical analysis of Ayurvedic medicinal plants to identify the bioactive compounds responsible for their therapeutic effects. This paper aims to provide an overview of the evidence-based approaches used in Dravyaguna Vigyan for the analysis of bioactive components and mechanisms of action of Ayurvedic medicinal plants.
Keywords: Dravyaguna Vigyan, Ayurvedic medicinal plants, Phytochemical analysis, Bioactive components, Secondary metabolites, Pharmacognosy, Traditional medicine, Medicinal herbs, Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Terpenoids, Phenolics, Glycosides
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