III. Plaksha as anti-inflammatory-  plaksha (Ficus verens) is one of the panchavalkalas.  Barks of five trees are grouped together and named Panchavalkala. This combination is generally used in local, topical application. Plaksha? Ficus lacor was studied experimentally for its anti-inflammatory activity in caraginin-induced paw edema. This showed a good result. However, in the classics it used or external application alone. Only two formulations have reference for this drug to be one of the ingredients. Keeping this in mind another study was carried out though topical application of Plaksha kashaya in ear edema in rats induced by croton seed oil. The method of application of this was 5 minutes parisheka (pouring in thin a stream of kashaya) in 1 hour and repetition of the same in every hour for four hours. This was sufficient to produce significant anti-inflammatory effect. This study proved the drug to be having highly significant effect both as internal and topical application.

IV. Madhu pippali in Amlapitta- Ayurveda has identified the drugs, which balance the internal environment and just not either increase or decrease a principle in the body. Pippali, which is well known for its deepana activity thorough enhancing the agni (the digestive fire), is also indicated in amlapitta (gastritis) as to be given in the form of Madhu pippali Yoga. Amlapitta a condition where vidhagdhata is increased and the clinical features exhibited are burning sensation in the gastrium and heartburn, regurgitation, nausea and occasional vomiting etc. Here in this study the drug pippali did not increase the agni instead it is balanced and there by the Pitta lakshanas were pacified.

Discussion
In the first incidence with reference to Shata pushpa utilization of the drug after selection of the condition and a drug which is proven for its abortifacient activity being used for management of infertility. It is amazing to note that our acharyas were capable of utilizing the drug very tactfully and obtain its optimum effect.

 With reference to Kanak Lepa and kalka the processes appears to be minimizing the adverse drug reaction of Kanaka. In the study of plaksha, the root of administration is so well standardized that a drug can be much effective as topical or local applicant rather than as internal medicament. Further, the knowledge about a drug was so perfect that whether a drug aggravates, pacify or balance. Pippali is a best example in amlapitta, which balances the secretion of agni in any form through improving the quality of agni.

Similar to this the samhitas/texts have excellent remedies that are easy to prepare, administer, and are cost effective. Instead of proving the drug effect repeatedly, exploratory works, if carried out, will certainly contribute to the science in catering to the needy who can afford and a better service can be catered to the community.

References :

1. Relevant references from Charak  Samhita, Sushrut  Samhita.
2. Dr. Nagamani, Dr. K. S. Jayashree, Comparative phytochemical screening of vatashungs, shathavari, and shathapushpa claimed for prajasthapana activity. 2002-2003.
3. Dr. Seema, Dr. K. S. Jayashree, Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of Plash (Ficus vireos) an experimental study, 2002-2003.
4. Dr. Rajashekhar, S. Ganiger, Dr. K. S. Jayashree, Efficacy of Madhupippali in Amlapitta ?a clinical trail, 1999-2000.
5. Dr. Swarnalatha, Dr. K.S, Jayashree

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