A Glimpse of Therapeutic Potential of Seed Kernel of Medicinal Plants with Special Reference to Bhavprakash Nighantu: A Clinical Perspective

Medicinal plants show significant importance to mankind. Each and every part of plant exhibit different therapeutic activity. In Ayurveda, like medicinal fruits, seeds are also considered as potent drugs. Seeds not only beget plants but they are of healing properties too. Most seeds are used as whole powder in various diseases but their kernel or oil also possess therapeutic potential. This article has highlighted review of potential therapeutic agents from beej majja of Phal Varga of Bhavaprakasha Nighantu. This study will lead to widening of therapeutic spectrum in treatment of various ailments with the use of powdered seed kernel (Beej Majja) or seed oil (Beej Taila).