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Pharmacological Activities Of Phala-Varga (Medicinal Fruits) – An Ayurvedic Review

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  • Umakant N. Rabb

    (Acharya Deshbhushan Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, India.)

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Ayurveda is not only a science of life but also a spiritual science. This branch of science deals with the proper life style and dietary advice by Ayurveda scholars. Among them vegetables and fruits are used to eradicate the diseases and helps to maintain the health of the person. Since Vedic period the fruits are used as Prasadam as well as in the form of Bhoga (Offering food), Upavasa (Fasting) purposes. The fruits are not only cure the diseases but also helps the mind in relaxed state. As per Ayurveda the fruits are classified on the basis of Rasa (Taste). For example sour fruit, sweet fruit, bitter fruit etc. The fruits are man source for fibers, multivitamins and minerals, which helps to repair the damaged cells. Here an attempt is made to bring the scattered information of various types of fruits from the classical sources and their pharmacological action on the body, are dealt elaborately. Further scope of the study is to cultivate such fruits in the classical manner and make available seasonally to the market in an affordable price.

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  • Umakant N. Rabb, 2019. "Pharmacological Activities Of Phala-Varga (Medicinal Fruits) – An Ayurvedic Review," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 1(4), September.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:1:y:2019:i:4:id:40089
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2019.1.4.89
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