‘’ Ancient Review Study on Drug Kapikacchu (Mucuna Pruriens Linn.) ‘’

Abstract

Research is the unveiling of facts about a particular object or thing substantiated bycurrent available scientific tools. Drug research, which is an integral part of Ayurveda, is one of the important divisions in the field of research, which is ever progressing without frontiers. Now, the total world is seeing at our herbal drug to get relief from uncurable ailments. Modern people are gradually budging towards Ayurvedic herbal drugs because of their endurable effect and relative safety compared to modern synthetic drugs. Now, the developed countries are recognizing the efficacy of the herbal drugs and segregating different active principles from a single drug to get beneficial effects in dreadful diseases. Vrsya karma is defined as a therapy for getting sexual urge and energy like a horse. According to Carkapani, Vajikarana increases the capacity to perform the Coitus, increases the quality and quantity of the Sukra and helps in timely ejaculation of Sukra, which is productive. The drugs which stimulate or augment this effect are called as Aphrodisiacs. All important Ayurvedic texts available today have given due importance to aphrodisiacs, role of these drugs may be to tone up the body by restoring physiology. They may be having nutritive value or may contain volatile oils or may be affecting the neuro-muscular system.Humans are using natural products from thousands of years. Plant- based drugs have formed the basis of traditional medicine systems that have been used for centuries in many countries such as China and India.[1] Today herbal drugs continue to play an essential role in health care. It has been estimated by the World Health Organization that 80% of the population of the world rely mainly on traditional medicines for their primary health care.[2]