Thyocymus Reticulata

Description

Ayurveda offers a system of natural healing that is very complete both in terms of its treatment and also in its understanding of the human being. It offers a vision of healing for curing disease, for preventive health, and ultimately for spiritual liberation.] Since ages, Ayurveda is being practiced in India. Now in this era of globalization, certain concerns are being raised with regards to the safety of plants or plant based products. Adverse reactions of many Ayurvedic medicines are yet to be reported. Ayurveda has categorized toxic plants separately and for their use, special processing is essential.[2] If not processed properly and not used judiciously, these drugs may prove to be fatal. It is the need of the hour to report all such adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with administration of Ayurvedic drugs. Parasika Yavani commonly known as Henbane is considered as a Madaka Dravya (narcotic) by Bhavaprakasa. [4] It is useful in conditions such as Unmada (psychological disorders), Anidra (insomnia), etc An ADR can be termed as “an appreciably harmful or unpleasant reaction, resulting from an intervention related to the use of a medicinal product, which predicts hazard from future administration, and warrants prevention or specific treatment, or alteration of the dosage regimen, or withdrawal of the product.“[3] ADRs are classified into six types: Dose-related (augmented), dose-related (bizarre), dose-related and time-related (chronic), time-related (delayed), withdrawal (end of use), and failure of therapy (failure). Timing, the pattern of illness, the results of investigations, and rechallenge can help attribute causality to a suspected ADR. Management includes withdrawal of the drug, if possible and specific treatment of its effect.[3] Few such adverse reactions are observed while administering the single drug Parasika Yavani (Hyoscyamus niger Linn.).

Parasika Yavani commonly known as Henbane is considered as a Madaka Dravya (narcotic) by Bhavaprakasa.[4] It is useful in conditions such as Unmada (psychological disorders), Anidra (insomnia), etc.[5] In the present study, Parasika Yavani Beeja Churna (seed powder) was given in the treatment of Chittodwega (anxiety).

What is Henbane used for?Henbane is used in traditional herbal medicine for ailments of the bones, rheumatism, toothache, asthma, cough, nervous diseases, and stomach pain. It might also be used as analgesic, sedative, and narcotic in some cultures.