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Abstract

MEDICINAL USES OF NAHUSH (VALERIANA WALLICHII DC.): A REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Amandeep Kaur*, Dr. Anurag Nagrath, Dr. Naresh Kumar Garg and Dr. Sagrika Jaggi

ABSTRACT

Nahush or Valeriana wallichii is a variety of Valerian, know as Indian Velerian. It belongs to Valerianaceae and Valeriana L. genus. The roots of Valeriana wallichii are used in ayurveda for medicinal purposes. Tagara (Valeriana Wallichii) benefits its use in neurological, psychological, and digestive disorders. In low dosage, it calms the mind, strengthens nerves and prevents convulsions. Therefore, it is used in the treatment of disturbed sleep (insomnia), epilepsy, and paralysis. It has analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions. So, it is used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It acts as an appetizer, carminative and antispasmodic. So, it helps to treat abdominal pain, flatulence, gas, bloating, abdominal heaviness and loss of appetite. It also improves the strength of the heart muscles and reduces blood pressure. Therefore, it is also included in ayurvedic antihypertensive medicines.

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