A literature review of the Vishaghna Properties of Nirvisha (Delphinium denudatum wall) in Ayurvedic and contemporary science.

Dr. Vipul Tanaji Gurav; Dr. Varsharani Sanjay Patil

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

A literature review of the Vishaghna Properties of Nirvisha (Delphinium denudatum wall) in Ayurvedic and contemporary science.

Dr. Vipul Tanaji Gurav, Dr. Varsharani Sanjay Patil

Abstract :

Nirvisha means that nullifies the effects of poison. It is one of the important drugs used as indigenous medicine in India. In Ayurveda, it is used in snakebite, Vatsanabha poisoning, digitalis toxicity, and spider bite. In case of animal bite (snake, insect or spider), it is used internally as well as externally. The drug ‘Nirvisha’ is quoted in Raja Nighantu. It is explained under Pippalyadi Varga. Nirvisha reference can be got from Susruta Samhitha – Uttara Sthana under the name of Vishahara Dravya’s. Nirvisha (Delphinium denudatum) is an herb belongs to Ranunculaceae (buttercups) family. It is also called Nirvisha or Nirvishi. It is used in ayurveda for its neuroprotective and cardioprotective action in the poisoning of any substance. Due to its neuroprotective action, it benefits in vata disorders including hemiplegia, facial paralysis, and convulsions. This article is focusing on the drug nirvisha from agadtantra & medicinal point of view.