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Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga

Volume  13, Issue 2, April – June 2020, Pages 61-74
 

Original Article

Significance of Riddhi (Habenaria Intermedia D. Wear) In Ayurveda: A Classical Review Based on Various Ancient Ayurvedic Treatise

Shalini Rathor1, Rajesh Kumar Mishra 2, HL Sharma3

1PG Scholar, 2Assistant Professor, Department of Dravyaguna Vigyan, Patanjali Bhartiya Ayurvigyan Evum Anusandhan Sansthan, Haridwar, 3Scientist, Patanjali Herbal Research Department, Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar.

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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijamy.0974.6986.13220.1

Abstract

Ṛddhī (Habenaria intermedia D. Wear) is one among the remarkable plants of nature. It is categorized under different groups of plants viz. Aṣṭavarga, Padamakādi-gaṇa, Kākolyādi-gaṇa etc. in different authoritative texts of Āyurveda. It is also an important ingredient of preparations like Cyavanaprāśa-rasāyana, Mahākalyāṇa-ghṛta, Amṛtprāsha-ghṛta, Aṣṭavarga-cūrṇa, Bṛṁhaṇī-guṭikā and Vājīkara-ghṛta, etc. Natural habitat of this herb is Himalayan ranges. It grows at the height of 2000 m, primarily in North-West Himalaya. It has been used in many parts of the world in traditional healing system for the treatment of different diseases. The tubers of this herb are used for therapeutic purpose. It is vital healthful herb in Asian country since earlier period.

Keywords: Riddhī; Aṣṭavarga; Āyurveda; Nighaṇṭu; Samhitā.
 


Corresponding Author : Rajesh Kumar Mishra