@article{Sumedh Sanjay Joshi_Bhargav Bhide_Tanuja Manoj Nesari_2022, title={Therapeutic efficacy of Guduchi w.s.r to Madhyama Khanda of Sharangdhar Samhita}, volume={7}, url={https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1739}, abstractNote={<p>Various classics of Ayurveda has many herbs which are highly praised for their high therapeutic values, versatile range of action and easy availability. Along with the use of single herb in the therapy, use of various formulations in the form of <em>Panchavidha Kashaya Kalpana </em>is also indicated in the treatment of various diseases. Guduchi, botanically identified as <em>Tinospora cordifolia</em> (Wild.) Miers. of family, Menispermaceae is one such highly praised drug by almost all scholars. <em>Guduchi</em> is known by various names like <em>Amruta, Chhinna, Chhinnaruha, Chakra, Chakralakshanika, Dhara, Somavalli</em> etc. It has been indicated in management of <em>Jwara </em>(Pyrexia)<em>, Vatarakta </em>(Joint disorders)<em>, Kushtha </em>(Skin diseases)<em>, Kamala </em>(Jaundice) and many other systemic disorders. Sharangdhar Samnhita is one of the important treatise on <em>Bhaishajya Kalpana </em>(Ayurvedic pharmaceutics). <em>Madhyam Khanda </em>of <em>Sharangdhar Samhita </em>is designed for description of various formulations. It contains dedicated chapter according to the type of formulations like <em>Swaras. Kwatha, Hima</em> etc. As like other scholars, <em>Sharangdhar</em> has also praised <em>Guduchi </em>for its higher therapeutic efficacy. Hence, it is needed to review the <em>Madhyam Khanda </em>of <em>Sharangghar Samhita </em>for knowing the use of <em>Guduchi </em>in variety of formulations.</p&gt;}, number={3}, journal={Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences}, author={Sumedh Sanjay Joshi and Bhargav Bhide and Tanuja Manoj Nesari}, year={2022}, month={Jun.}, pages={150 - 161} }