A review on vishagna karma of tagara (valeriana wallichii dc.)

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Journal name: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Original article title: A review on vishagna karma of tagara (valeriana wallichii dc.)
The International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (IAMJ) is a peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to Ayurveda. It aims to integrate Ayurvedic concepts with modern scientific understanding, offering a comprehensive source of validated knowledge for both the modern Ayurvedic community and the broader medical fraternity.

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Rekha Patil
Shrinidhi R.
Chaithra Hebbar
Muralidhar Ballal


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Year: 2022

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Tagara or Indian Valerian (Valeriana wallichii DC of Valerianaceae family ) is an active remedy for sleep disorders and poisoning as mentioned in Ayurvedic literature. It is included as an ingredient in many Agada Yoga (antipoisonous formulations) due to its potency to manage casualty. Folklore practitioners use this drug in snake bites. Samhita , the ageold Ayurveda credentials also indicate this herb in the treatment of Bhoota (psychological disorders) and Apasmara (epilepsy) 6 Taxonomists have recorded around 200 valerian species worldwide including V. wallichii DC., V. edulis Nutt., and V. fauriei. In the United States, valerian is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a dietary supplement. The present article attempts to review by gathering information in Ayurveda literature about the Vishagna Karma linked with Tagara ( Valeriana wallichii DC .) including its association with various Agada Yoga (antipoisonous formulations). Keywords: Vishagna, Tagara, Valeriana wallichii DC

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