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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Malaxis acuminata (Jeevak): A remedial medicinal plant of pivotal importance
Authors
Pratik C Mate, Niharika Gokhale
Abstract
Ayurveda is a medical science of Ancient India. It deals with matters relating to health, day-to-day life and promotion of longevity means to live long healthy life. World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that herbal medicines are serving the health needs of about 80 percent of the world’s population. In ayurveda the aṣṭavarga plant group has been assigned various medicinal properties such as Jivaniya means the drugs strengthening vitality, immunity system, Bramhniya means increasing flesh in the body by activating cell regeneration and Vayasthapana means metabolic processes especially anabolism become active. Astavarga is the important ingrediants of various ayurvedic formulations and it is a group of eight medicinal herbs out of which four are orchids namely Malaxis acuminata, Malaxis muscifera, Habenaria intermedia, Habenaria edgeworthii. The Malaxis accuminata is very useful plant in ayurveda and it is important component of Astavarga plant group. Malaxis acuminata grows in the shady areas of semi-evergreen to shrubby forest. It belongs to the family Orchedaceae, commonly named Jeevak. Jeevak (Microstylis wallichii syn Malaxis acuminata) is a highly exploited medicinal terrestrial orchid. M. acuminata showed the highest density in the habitats BO, MO and OP. Malaxis acuminata growsin colonies in the shady areas of semi-evergreen to thick forest. In this time people are becoming more aware about benefits of medicinal plants and are attracted towards this plant possessing immense therapeutic value. The dried pseudobulbs of malaxis acuminata are important ingredients of polyherbal immune-booster nutraceutical 'Chyavanprash', known to restore vigour, vitality and youthfulness. Malaxis acuminata are also acclaimed for their tremendous therapeutic potential. Hence this systematic review analysis has conducted to study botanical description, phytoconstituents, pharmacological activity and medicinal uses of malaxis acuminata.
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Pages:627-633
How to cite this article:
Pratik C Mate, Niharika Gokhale "<em>Malaxis acuminata</em> (Jeevak): A remedial medicinal plant of pivotal importance ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 627-633
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