DIRECTED BY: PRESENTED BY:
DR.RAJEEV KUSHWAHA KAVYA GAUTAM
(READER AND H.O.D) BATCH 2021
INTRODUCTION TO BRIHATI
What is Brihati?
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Botanical Name :Solanum indicum
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Family:Solanaceae
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Common Names:Brihati,indian Nightshade,Poison
Berry
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Native to India and found in other tropical and
subtropical regions.
Botanical Characteristics
Appearance:
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A thorny,perennial shurb that can grow up to 1-2 meters tall.
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Leaves are ovate and somewhat hairy.
Flowers:
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Small,violet or light purple,star-shaped flowers.
Fruit:
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Small,round berries that turn yellow when ripe.
Habitat:
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Grown in wastelands,forests,and
gardens,mostly in tropical climates.
Ayurvedic Classification and properties
Ras Panchak of Brihati:
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Rasa(taste):Katu(pungent),Tikta(Bitter)
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Guna(Qualities):Laghu(Light),Rooksha(Dry)
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Veerya(Potency):Ushna(Hot)
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Vipaka(Post-Digestive Effect):Katu(Pungent)
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Prabhava(Special Effect):Known for its ability to treat
respiratory disorders and promote digestion.
Medicinal Uses of Brihati
Respiratory Disorders:
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Used to treat conditions like asthma,bronchitis,cough,and cold due to its
expectorant properties.
Digestive Heath:
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Helps relieve indigestion,flatulence,and abdominal pain.
Urinary Disorders:
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Acts as a diuretic,promoting healthy urination and treating conditions
like dysuria.
Fever Management:
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Used in traditional medicine to reduce fever due to its Ushna(heating)
property.
Medicinal Uses of Brihati
Respiratory Disorders:
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Used to treat conditions like asthma,bronchitis,cough,and cold due to its
expectorant properties.
Digestive Heath:
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Helps relieve indigestion,flatulence,and abdominal pain.
Urinary Disorders:
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Acts as a diuretic,promoting healthy urination and treating conditions
like dysuria.
Fever Management:
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Used in traditional medicine to reduce fever due to its Ushna(heating)
property.
Brihati in Ayurvedic Formations
Dashamoola:
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Brihati is one the ten herbs in Dashamoola,a famous Ayurvedic formation used
for respiratory,neurological,and muscular disorders.
Kantakari Avaleha:
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Used in cough syrups for bronchial issues
and asthma.
Brihati Rasayana:
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A rejuvenative formatation to improve
respiratory and digestive health.
Pharmacological Properties
Anti-asthmatic:
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The herb's bronchodilator properties help to open airways and ease
breathing in asthma patients.
Antioxidant:
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Rich in antioxants,which help protect cells from damage.
Antimicrobial:
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Effective against certain bacterial and fungal infections.
Anti-inflammatory:
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Helps in reducing internal inflammation,beneficial in joint
pains and respiratory indfections.
Dosha Effect and Balancing Properties
Balances vata and Kapha:
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Due to its Ushna(hot) and Laghu(light)
properties,Brihati helps pacify Vata and Kapha
doshas.
May aggravate Pitta:
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Its hot potency might increase Pitta if used in
excess.
How to Use Brihati
Decoction(Kwath):
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Brihati decoction is used in treating asthma,cough,and
digestive issues.
Powder(Churna):
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Used as a digestive aid,and in the treatment of
respiratory ailments.
Juice(Swarasa):
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Extracted from fresh leaves or fruit and used to treat
urinary disorders.
Cultural and Spiritual Significance
Traditional Usage:
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Brihati has been used in Indian
households for generations to treat
common colds,coughs,and stomach
issues.
Ritual Usage:
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It's sometimes used in Hindu rituals
for its medicinal and protective
qualities.
Conclusion
Brihati's Versatility:
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Brihati is a poerful herb that plays an important role in treating
respiratory,digestive,and inflammatory conditions.
Ayurvedic importance:
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Its inclusion in Dashamoola shows its importance in the
classical texts of Ayurveda.
Potential in Modern Medicine:
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With ongoing research,Brihati's medicinal properties
continue to be recogized in contemporary healthcare.
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