A Comprehensive Literary Review on the Effect of Darusita (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Blume) in Mandagni
Author : Dr. Amalendu Pal, Dr. Chandreyee Roy and Dr. Chanchal Roy
Abstract :
Many herbs have been used to manage Mandagni. Darusita is a well-known herb used by vaidyas for various conditions, including digestion issues. This is a popular plant used in the Indian system of medicine from the time immemorial. Fine twak (bark) used as medicine and Sugandhi drabya. Most of the Nighantu placed this plant under Karpuradi Varga. It is used as very ancient ayurvedic ekal dravya (Single drug) as well as folklore medicine since ancient era. It is one of the composition of some popular medicines like Bhaskar Lavan Churna, Sitopaladi Churna, Samasarkara churna, Trijata churna, Chyavanprash etc. This study reviews different Ayurvedic texts from the Vedic, Samhita, and Samgraha periods, as well as modern literature, to gather information about the properties, actions, and therapeutic uses of Darusita. The findings are presented in a clear manner, leading to a conclusion about its effectiveness on Mandagni as it is proved to be a good hepatobiliary stimulant and also very useful spices in Indian culinary systems since historic era. The aims and objectives of this study is to focus on the knowledge of the pharmacodynamics of Darusita for the scholars and practitioners of this field, and to encourage them towards the use of said herb in different digestive ailments. The important phytoconstituents of cinnamon which have been found to act on the digestive fire enhancing properties are Cinnamaldehyde and Trans cinnamaldehyde. Darusita being a deepan dravya useful to prevent Mandagni. (a reduced state of digestive fire). This study presents all relevant information in tables.
Keywords :
Darusita, Twak, Tanutwak, Dalchini, Mandagni etc.
