World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

REVIEW OF DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF GARDENIA AS POTENTIAL SOURCE OF NADIHINGU

Dr. Loveneesh Singla* and Dr. Rosy Gupta

ABSTRACT

Ayurvedic herbs offer a treasure trove of natural remedies for promoting health and well being. Nadihingu is one among them commonly known as ‘Cumbi Gum’ or ‘dikamali’, holds significant importance in traditional medicine systems. It emerges as a valuable botanical resource with promising medicinal properties and therapeutic applications. Nadihingu a plant known for its Heeng (Ferula foetida) like medicinal properties including its ability to act as carminative, anthelmintic, diaphoretic and analgesic, similar to Heeng it is believed to be beneficial for treating stomach issues, flatulence and for cleansing and healing ulcers and wounds. Among the different varieties of Gardenia such as Gardenia gummifera, Gardenia campanulata, Gardenia jasminoides, Gardenia latifolia, Gardenia lucida, Gardenia turgida, some varieties yield Heeng like resin. The properties of the resin secreted by different varieties of Gardenia are almost same but Gardenia gummifera is considered to be the best source of Nadihingu and is the official source as per API. This article discusses different varieties of Gardenia as potential alternate source of Nadihingu.

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