Bronchodilator Effect of Bharangi Arka (Clerodendrum serratum) Nebulization in Respiratory System: A Review
Author : Dr. Dikshit Swarnkar, Dr. Lowkesh Chandravanshi, Dr. Dushyant, Dr. Vinit Singh Jagat and Dr. Khuleshwar Prasad
Abstract :
The Nasa (nose) according to Acharya Charaka, is the “gateway” to the head. The nasal route for the administration of drugs was widely used in Ayurveda for treating a variety of ailments. Bronchial asthma is wellknown hypersensitivity disorder which prevalence is being rapidly intensified in present world particularly in developed countries. Tamaka Swasa is correlate with Bronchial asthma, symptoms of Tamaka Swasa are nearly like Bronchial asthma. Tamaka Swasa can be treated by Nasya Karma followed by classical Dhuma Nasya and modified Dhuma Nasya (in the form of Nebulization). There are numerous varieties of drugs mentioned in Ayurvedic text which can be administered through nasal route, namely nasya and dhumrapana acts like that given through nebulization technique. According to the demand of time Ayurvedic science also requires some modification to become more permissive and harmonize with ever increasing diseases and their various presentations.
The herbal drug Bharangi which used in nasal therapy in the form of Arka nebulization explained in classical text Arka Prakash. Key properties of Bharangi in the respiratory system are expectorant (Mucolytic), bronchodilator, immunomodulatory, anti-asthmatic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-microbial. The paper will discuss the method and material use for the preparation of Ayurvedic nebulizer drug and its standardization.
Keywords :
Bronchial Asthma, Dhuma Nasya, Nebulization, Scutellarein.
