European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

SHINSHAPA(DALBERGIA SISSOO ROXB.) –A REVIEW

*Dr. Satyender Kumar

ABSTRACT

Shinshapa (Dalbergia sissooRoxb.) has beendetail historical aspects [Vedic, Samhita, Nighantu, Adhunik], the classification of the drug according to Gana and Vargaas per different Samhitas and Nighantus, Synonyms, Interpretation of somesynonyms, Different types mentioned in ancient as well as modern texts, Type wise Rasa Panchaka according to various texts, effect on Dosha-Dhatu-Mala, Rogaghnata, Therapeutic utilities, related to drug Shinshapa was noted down.. People aretreating it just as a timber tree. The next deals with the botanical review of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb., where the taxonomic position, different vernacular names, family, Subfamily characters, Morphological description of species Dalbergiasissoo Roxb. and some allied species, were presented in a systemic manner. Further its habitat, distribution, Cultivation, Foliage, Flowering and Fruiting time, Part used, Doses, Formulations and Preparation, Substitute, adulteration of drug is dealt in detail.

Keywords: Simshapa, Dose, Family, Cultivation.