A Review of the Pharmacological, Biological, Chemical and Therapeutic Value of Elaeocarpus ganitrus Roxb. (Rudraksha)

Author: Subhashish Tripathy, Amit Mishra and Arun Kumar Mishra

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Abstract

Elaeocarpus ganitrus plants are traditionally found in north Asian countries whose seeds (Rudraksha) are commonly used in various conventional systems of medicine for their great medicinal property. From ancient times it has been used for multiple diseases like stress, anxiety, Insomnia, improving immunity, tension, mental sicknesses, and blood pressure. As per the Ayurvedic medication system, wearing Rudraksha positively affects the heart and nerves. This review on Rudraksha endeavours to bring together the Pharmacological, Biological, chemical and therapeutic value of Elaeocarpus ganitrus Roxb. (Rudraksha). The inclusive and comprehensive literature on Rudraksha is prepared using different online resources, such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, and further dependable online databases. Significant appropriate evidence from the articles analyzed and included. Rudraksha regulates our bioelectrical energy, positively impacting our body. It can be used for various common traditional medicinal diseases from mental sickness. With time, Rudraksha cures Insomnia, stress, anxiety, and similar disorders, and further scientific experiment is necessary to unleash their actual medicinal effect. This work aims to review the literature and get insight into the difficulties that new researchers and students have when studying the Elaeocarpus ganitrus plant. By addressing the existing problem of therapeutic usage of Rudraksha, research has contributed to a better world.

Keywords

Rudraksha, Elaeocarpus ganitrus Roxb, stress, anxiety, Insomnia

Conclusion

These observations obtained by various literature surveys are limited and cannot be extrapolated to know Rudraksha's medicinal significance in modern times. Rudraksha's therapeutic effect is due to its impact on humans' bioelectricity. However, these findings also need to study with a different up-to-date new scientific methodology for further clarification. From an extensive literature survey, we can conclude that Rudraksha seeds have some bioelectricity-generating properties, which can be used for various medicinal healing properties. This Review highlights the potential usefulness of Elaeocarpus ganitrus and suggests the future Scope of the Plant.

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How to cite this article

Subhashish Tripathy, Amit Mishra and Arun Kumar Mishra (2023). A Review of the Pharmacological, Biological, Chemical and Therapeutic Value of Elaeocarpus ganitrus Roxb. (Rudraksha). Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5): 462-472.