• Dr. Sneha Wakde
• Dr. Kamal Naik
• Dr. Mushraf Sayyad

Chakramarda commonaly known as chakavad in Hindi and Ring worm plant in English, a drug has been used by Ayurvedic physicians, for the management of various diseases such as ringworm, eczema, psoriasis etc. Chakramarda is a well-known plant widely distributed in India. It is an annual shrub and grows in wild wasteland. Different parts of plant like leaves, seed, and root are reputed for their medicinal values. Seeds have anti parasitic properties, the paste of seeds are applied topically on ringworms and scabies. Both leaves and seeds constitute a valuable remedy in skin disease chiefly for ringworm and itching. The root of plant is used as a bitter tonic, stomachic, purgative and anthelmintic properties. The decoction of whole plant is given as a vermifuge and purgative and also used for washing and healing of wound. The paper is an attempt to collect and explore the information related to chakramarda from various available grantha popularly known as Samhitas, Ras Granthas and Nighantus. In this article, summarization of the various synonyms, morphological properties, pharmacological activities, uses is attempted. The review indicates that this drug has wholesome references in various ancient and modern texts.

Keywords: - Chakramarda, Traditional & Ethano-medicinal uses, Pharmacological activities.

"CHAKRAMARDA (CASSIA TORA LINN.) – A LITERATURE REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 2, page no.c539-c552, February-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2202288.pdf

"CHAKRAMARDA (CASSIA TORA LINN.) – A LITERATURE REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 2, page no. ppc539-c552, February-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2202288.pdf