A Comprehensive Review of Hansapadi (Adiantum lunulatum) - In Classical Texts
Abstract
Ayurveda is a comprehensive and holistic system that offers a variety of drugs with various beneficial functions. Adiantum lunulatum, commonly referred to as "Maidenhair fern,” is a plant that is widely planted as an ornamental in India. This drug has important ethnobotanical and medicinal uses. This herb grows in an area near a water source and moist place and grows to a height of 1-1.5 feet. Root-brownish, branches- thin, leaves-small, soft with round dentate borders. The plant is described as a fern that grows in a creeping or sub-erect position. Fern is small, rhizomatous glabrous, and smooth. Hansapadi is having Kashaya Rasa, Guru Guna, Sheeta Veerya and Madhura Vipaka. It has been referenced in classical texts for its therapeutic actions such as Kasahara, Shwashara, Vranaropana, Shothahara, and Jwaraghna Karma. Different Nighantu defines synonyms such as Triparni, Keetamata, Padika, Godhapadi, Hansaraj, Raktapadi, etc. This article reviews the complete details of the drug, such as Morphology, Distribution, chemical constituents, Ethno-botanical claims, and Amayika prayoga (therapeutic uses).
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