DECODING THE CONTROVERSIES SURROUNDING THE SOURCE PLANT OF MURVA: A REVIEW

Controversy is a state of prolonged public brawl or dispute, usually concerning a matter of debating opinion or point of view.Sandigdhadravya is a term used for medicinal plants having controversial botanical sources in Ayurveda. There are several reasons which lead to controversy of plants. Similar synonyms or vernacular names given to more than one plant, documentation defects and opinion of different authors are some of them. Murva is an important controversial drug used in the treatment of various disorders like intermittent fever, diabetes mellitus, anaemia and so on. It has been observed that about eleven different plant species are considered as Murva in various parts of India. An attempt is done to review and differentiate the plant sources known as Murva.