Traditional Indian Medicinal Flowers in Floral Therapeutics: A Field Survey of Purvanchal, Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

Flowers play an important role in our lives, whether medicinally or professionally, and flowers help to maintain health and a positive human relationship. The therapeutic uses of flowers utilized in Ayurveda has been attempted to be shown. Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, and Pushpa-Ayurveda were used to research the therapeutic use of flowers in ancient and modern literature. In this overview, medicinal flowers are found in special Vargas (groups) of Sushruta Samhita, Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, and Pushpa-Ayurveda, respectively, and are grouped systematically in tabular form. Charaka and Vagbhat explained the medicinal advantages of flowers in a random manner. The topic is separated into two parts: the general health benefits of flowers and their pharmacological form. Most of the flowers listed in this study were used in the treatment of Jvara (Fever), Meha (Diabetes), Atisara (diarrhea), Krimi (Wormicidal), Hridaroga (In Heart problems), Kshaya (Wasting), Kasa (Cough), Svasa (Respiratorydiseases), Kustha (Skin diseases), Daha (Burning), Chardi (Vomiting), Raktapitta (Intrinsic hemorrhage), Sopha (Swelling), Dipana (Appetizer), Pachana (Digestive), and Vrana (Wound). Flowers have a special position in Ayurveda and have been employed in healing and sickness since ancient times. As a result, this work gives academics and clinicians who are actively engaged in medicinal plant research and medical practice a unique perspective.