“To study the anti-microbial activity of standardized Bhallatak Avaleha” Array Section Original Research Articles

Abstract

Ayurveda is the holistic science of life. It is the oldest known health care in the world. Ayurveda branch of Atharvaveda has its own compact system of health. Bhallatak Avaleha is a Leha kalpana mentioned in Bhaishajya Ratnavali arsha rogadhikar adhyaya. It is a multipurpose Ayurveda formulation mainly used in all sorts of diseases. It is indicated in Arsha (vata, kapha type), grahni, kushta and krimi. It is also beneficial in various upper respiratory tract diseases like kaas, shwaas etc. The aim of the present study was to see the anti-microbial activity of Bhallatak Avaleha on different microbes. The Bhallatak Avaleha has good antibacterial property against the bacteria causing respiratory tract infections. It showed significant bacteriostatic activity in Streptococcus pneumonia and Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria.