Abstract

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL POTENTIAL OF KAPARDIKA (CYPRAEA MONETA LINN.): AN OVERVIEW

Gupta Bhawana*

ABSTRACT

Kapardika (Cypraea moneta Linn.) are the choice of drug for many indications in Ayurvedic practice. These are the sea products and obtained from seacoast. These were once used for playing purpose by children, ornamental purpose by women and used as money unit since ancient time. Literatures of ancient science and current available materials are reviewed to highlight the importance of Kapardika. This literary information may serve as an evidence to establish current research in ancient Ayurvedic systems.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Kapardika, Cypraea moneta.