ABOUT AUTHORS:
Poonam Verma*, Bhuwan Chandra Joshi, Nitisha Negi
ISF College of Pharmacy,
Moga, Punjab
bhuwan.joshi000@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
Bergenia ligulata Wall also known as Pashanbhedain Indian system of medicine. Etymologically, the name Pashanbheda means that which breaks or destroys stones. Bergenia ligulata Wall is perennial herb that grows wild in stones and rocks. This plant has been recognized for dissolving kidney stone along with various biological activities, proving its several traditional uses. Bergenia ligulata Wall is a herb mainly found in Himalayan valley. Since it imparts different properties i.e. diuretic, anti diabetic, astringent, cardio tonic, wound healer, expectorant, antipyretic, hepatoprotective, anti cancer, antiprotozoal, anti-inflammatory, kidney stone due to certain phytochemical constituents Bergenin, Tannic acid, Gallic acid, Stigmesterol, β-Sitosterol, catechin, (+)-Afzelechin, 1, 8-cineole, Isovalaric acid, (+)-(6S)-parasorbic acid, Arbutin, Phytol, Caryophyllene, Damascenone, β-eudesmol, 3-methyl-2-buten-1-ol, (Z)-asarone, Terpinen-4-ol, Paashaanolactone present in it. The aim of present article is to explore the medicinal importance of the plant Bergenia ligulata wall.