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Exploring The Medicinal Value of Vijaysara (Pterocarpus Marsupium ROXB.) From Nighantu

Published:16 May 2026
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Dr. Kamala Chaudhary1*, Dr. Suman Singh2, Dr. Nilesh Patel2

1 Second year P.G. Scholar, Upgraded P.G. Department of Dravyaguna, Government Ayurveda College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

2 Assistant Professor, Upgraded P.G. Department of Dravyaguna, Government Ayurveda College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Corresponding Author:Dr. Kamala Chaudhary

subjectAbstract

Conclusion

Literary review of Ayurvedic Nighantu confirms that Vijaysara (Pterocarpus marsupium Roxb.) possesses significant Pramehaghna and Medohara actions and plays an important role in the management of Kapha dominant disorders.

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AyurvedaNighantuVijaysara

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How to Cite

Chaudhary, D. K., Singh, D. S., & Patel, D. N. (2026). Exploring The Medicinal Value of Vijaysara (Pterocarpus Marsupium ROXB.) From Nighantu. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 16(3). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v16i3.06

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