gambhari :
CONCLUSION:
Gambhari (Gmelina arborrea Linn.), commonly
known as Candhar Tree is a member of
Verbenaceae family. Gambhari embraces in
itself miraculous therapeutic activities. It is
present in dahaprashmak, virechanopag,
shyawathuhar mahakashaya and among
rasayan dravyas. Its fruits are raktasangrahik,
raktapitta prashamak, keshya and medhya. It
is a part of many important formulations like
Chayawanprash, Brahmrasayana etc. It is also
included in Agraya dravyas of Charaka. Root
bark of Gambhari is one of the ten ingredients
of Dashmula and in particular
Brihatpanchmula. Dashmulrishta is one of
those Ayurvedic formulation which is most
commonly used in India. Modern researches
prove it to be Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant,
immunity enhancer, Anti-diabetic etc. It is also
in prevalent use among tribal people as
remedy for piles, hair problems, decreased
sperm count, stomach disorders, septic
wounds, vomiting, diarrhea, gonorrhea, snake
bite etc. Ayurvedic system of medicine is
gaining popularity worldwide mainly because
of the realization that it is not only effective
but also relatively free from harmful side
effects
