ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF KHADIRA W.S.R. TO KRIMIGHNA KARMA
Dr. Anita Sureshrao Ghodke*, Dr. Digambar Chothe and Dr. Sanjivani Shekokar
ABSTRACT
Khadira commonly referred to as Kattha, it is a tree found extensively across the Himalayan region and the northeastern states of India. Primarily, the wood and bark of the Khadira tree find significant use for medicinal purposes. Khadira contributes to skin tightening, exerting its astringent effect on skin cells or other body tissues. Khadira is employed for conditions like mouth ulcers, gingivitis and cuts, etc. These effects of plant can be attributed to its antibacterial and antifungal activities. This versatile plant exhibits robust healing properties attributed to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial characteristics. Its therapeutic applications include Kasaghana, Kandughana, Shothahara, Amahara, Panduhara, Kushtahara, Stambana and Vranaropana, etc. This article emphasizes general features of Khadira with special reference to its Krimighna Karma.
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