Multidimensional Therapeutic Use of 'Talisadichurna': An Ayurvedic Literary Review

Experiment & observation are the primary steps before reaching into any conclusion. There are several ayurvedic formulations of herbal, mineral or herbo-mineral composition which have been used for millennium after millennium towards betterment of mankind. Ayurveda is the oldest science, dealt with prevention & cure has taken those compounds for the treatment of suffering humanity as a part of Indian civilization & culture. Talisadichurnais a very common polyherbal compound has been used successfully by our ancestors in the management of cough-cold, respiratory disorder, mal absorption syndrome, anemia, diarrhea etc. Through the present study it has been tried to gather information regarding the different types of Talisadichurna & to collect the pharmaco dynamics of the ingredients which are used as a composition of this medicine. The related references, regarding the therapeutic indication from ancient era to till date mentioned in Charak (2500BC / 1000BC), Vagbhatta (6th century), Bhav Prakash (16th century), Sharangadhar (13th century) have also been tried to furnish here in a methodical manner. This study may encourage the ayurvedic physician as well as research scholar of this field towards their extensive work.