• Akarsha Krishna
• Ashwini Kumar S Bharathi
• Niranjan RN
• Soniya MP

Sinduvara (Vitex negundo) is a deciduous shrub widely found in India and used in various treatment systems, including Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy, and Allopathy. Known as Sindhuvara and Nirgundi in Ayurveda, it has a long history of medicinal use, with the leaves, roots, and bark being particularly significant. The plant can be administered both internally and externally, utilizing its whole parts, including leaves, roots, fruits, and seeds. Recent research indicates that Sinduvara may serve as an antidote for snake venom and exhibits various pharmacological activities, including CNS depressant, anti-convulsant, enzyme inhibition, anti-cancer, and anti-bacterial properties. In Ayurvedic texts, it is classified within the Vishaghna gana and is a key ingredient in several Agada formulations designed to counteract poisoning. Notably, Sinduvara is included in nearly ten Agada used for treating Jangam visha (poisonous bites). This review aims to explore the medicinal value of Sinduvara and emphasize its Vishaghna properties based on pharmacological evidence.

Agada, Nirgundi, Sinduvara, Visha, Vitex negundo

"Review On Sinduvara with Special Reference to Visha Chikitsa", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 10, page no.f468-f477, October-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2410547.pdf

"Review On Sinduvara with Special Reference to Visha Chikitsa", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 10, page no. ppf468-f477, October-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2410547.pdf