A REVIEW: HEALING PROSPECTIVE OF VANDA ROXBURGHII ROXB
Monika Shekhawat* and S. S. Sisodia
ABSTRACT
Vanda roxburghii also known as rasna belong to the plant family orchidaceae. The herb also contains a alkaloid, glycoside, tannins, resin, saponin, sitosterols and colouring matter. A glycoside (melianin) and a complex withanolide have been reported from the plant. Paste of leaves is used in fevers. It is ingredient of Rasna Panchaka Quatha, Ayurvedic formulation used in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism. Expressed juice of the leaves is used in the treatment of otitis media. The root is used a antidote against scorpion sting, used remedy for bronchitis, and as tonic to the liver and brain. It also Effective against piles, lumbago, toothache, boils, on the scalap, Fracture. Seed are also astringent, laxative, anthelimintic, aphrodisiac, and tonic. Orchids are the largest and the most diverse group among the angiosperms. They are cultivated for beautiful flowers. They exhibit incredible range of diversity in size, shape and color of their flowers. These plants have been well known for their economic importance but less for their medicinal value. Many orchids have been used as drugs in Ayurveda for various ailments. The genus Vanda from this family includes a medicinal epiphytic plant Vanda roxburghii commonly called as Rasna which is a perennial orchid. The plant has been used traditionally for many ailments. The plant has been subjected to a number of biological activities and has given fruitful results. Vanda roxburghii has been found to be useful as aphrodisiac, antibacterial, antifungal, antiulcer, anticonvulsant, antioxidant agent. The plant has also been tested for hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, antinociceptive, analgesic and antidiabetic activity. The present communication deals with the work done on biological activities of this important medicinal plant.
Keywords: Vanda, Vanda roxburghii, Vanda tessellata, Rasna, Orchidaceae, Epiphyte.
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