Abstract

CRITICAL REVIEW ON JAYAPALA (CROTON TIGLIUM)

Dr. Priyanka S.* and Dr. Rajendra Prasad M. L.

ABSTRACT

In Rasa Shastra, almost all the drugs (right from mercury to poisonous herbal drugs) are advised to be processed with specific Shodhana methods before their internal use. Hence the Shodhana process is aimed to remove harmful substances / impurities present in the drugs. Jayapala (Croton tiglium) is one of the plant classified under the semi-poisonous medicinal plants by seers of Ayurveda termed as Upavisha. Though it is included in semi-poisonous group, it has been advocated with external and internal applications in various formulations for different ailments.

Keywords: Jayapala, Croton tiglium, Shodana, Swedana, Godugdha.