Unlocking therapeutic potential of Shimbi Dhanya for Human Wellness

Barinderjit Kaur, Mehak Saini and Rohit Johari *

Department of Dravyaguna, Dayanand Ayurvedic College, Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
 
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(03), 2086–2092
Article DOI10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.3.2698
 
Publication history: 
Received on 29 July 2024; revised on 07 September 2024; accepted on 09 September 2024
 
Abstract: 
Ayurveda is the science of life that aims to maintain health in a healthy person and cure the diseased person. Food (ahara) is the foremost among these three pillars of ayurveda (Trisutra ) for obtaining longitivity of life. Among various ancient literature available including Bhavprakash in 16th century has mentioned shimbidhanya (pulses) in Dhanyavargah (group of grains). Shimbidhanya varga (group of legumes and pulses) includes mudga, masha, rajamasha, Kulatthah etc. Shimbidhanya (pulses) are also known as vaidala (dicotyledons) and this category of pulses are the main source of proteins for vegetarians. Thie present study aims to evaluate the enlisted shimbidhanya (pulses) for their ayurvedic properties in relation to phytoconstituents and therapeutic uses and their role in longevity of life.
 
Keywords: 
Dhanyavarga; Shimbidhanya; Ayurveda; Bhavprakash Nighantu
 
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