Other name: Pashanbhed
Bergenia ligulata Wall is recognized as a highly prized medicinal herb and stands as a prominent illustration of a contentious drug widely referred to as ‘Paashanbheda’ (meaning ‘to dissolve the stone’) in traditional Indian medicine systems. Phytochemical investigations have revealed the existence of various secondary metabolites, including coumarins, flavonoids, benzenoids, lactone, carbohydrates, tannins, phenols, and sterols.
Medicinal Uses:
- Antiscorbutic
- Astringent
- Diuretic
- Antipyretic
- Ophthalmic properties
