GOJIHWADI KWATH- A DRUG REVIEW

Gojihwadi Yoga is described in the 20thcentury textbook ‘SiddhayogaSangraha written by AcharyaYadavji Trikamji one of the illustrious of Ayurveda of modern era. It is described in Jwara rog Adhikara. In Ayurveda it is an excellent combination of16 ingredients which have bronchodilators, mucolytic, anti-inflammatory and expectorants properties like, Draksha, Yashtimadhu, Vasa, Kantakari, Mishreya, Maricha etc. are described in the ancient classics of Ayurveda. Many of the others like Unnav, Khatmi, Khubkalam, Jufa and Gulbanafsa are the contributions of Unani system of medicine. The indication of Gojihwadi kwath as per Ayurveda isJwara, Kasa and Pratishyaya. According to the author it is suitable in respiratory infections where sputum is thick and adhesive in nature and difficult to come out. This article reviews Ayurvedic and chemical properties of this combination.It can be used without any side effects.