Miracle Tree: Shigru (Ayurvedik Wisdom For Future Prospects)

Description

Miracle Tree Shigru In the Department of Sangyaharan a research work was conducted on Shigruguggulu in Sangyaharan as vedanahar (pain relieving) under my supervision. Dr. B.N.Maurya pur- sued Ph.D. thesis and completed the work in May 2008. Shigru-Moringa oleifera is principle component of Shigru Guggulu. Shigru-Moringa oleifera was used for health benefits as well as to cure diseases as Ahara (food) and Aushadha (medicine) both.

In Ayurved this plant is described as Shothahara (anti-inflammatory), Vedanahar (an- algesic), Rasayana (antioxidant and rejuvenator) Vranaropan (wound healing), Granthi nasaka (anti-tumer), Vidradhi nasaka (to cure abscess), Shoola nasaka (Analge- sic) and Twak roghar (various skin problems). Various parts of this plant such as the leaves, roots, seeds, bark, fruit, flowers and immature pods act as cardiac and circulatory stimu- lants, possess antitumor, antipyretic, antiepileptic, anti-in- flammatory, antiulcer, antispasmodic, diuretic, antihyperten- sive, cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, anti diabetic, hepatoprotective, antibacterial and antifungal activities, and are being employed for the treatment of different ailments in the indigenous system of medicine, particularly in Ayurveda.