title: 'AROGYAPPACHA' (TRICHOPUS ZEYLANICUS gaerin), THE 'GINSENG' OF KANI TRIBES OF AGASHYAR HILLS (KERALA) FOR EVER GREEN HEALH AND VITALITY.
abstract: 'Arogyappacha' (Trichopus zeylanicus) found endemic to Agastyar hills of Kerala is used by the local 'kani' tribe as a health food for getting instant stamina, ever green health and vitality. The tonic effect of this plants is comparable to that of the famous health food/drug 'Ginseng'. A critical survey of the Ayurveda classics, suggests that the 'Arogyappacha' may be the divine 'Varahi'described by sushruta. Chemical and Pharmacological evaluation of the plant have been initiated.
authors.affiliation: Regional Research Laboratory, Jammu, India.
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authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pushpangadan
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rajasekharan
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Ratheshkumar
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Jawahar
authors.forename: V V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Nair
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authors.lastname: Lakshmi
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Amma