Abstract
Abstract: The main aim of the study was to review different aspects of Ashwagola- Plantago ovata together with its morphology, pharmacological and therapeutic attributes. Ashwagola commonly known as Isabgol belongs to Plantaginaceae family. It is a native of Persia and has not been described in any of the Nighantus. Latest books like Ayurveda vijnana, Shaligrama nighantu and Siddha bheshaja manimala have delineated it. Due to western lifestyle, constipation is seen to be a major concern in majority of the individuals and Isabgol known for its bulk forming laxative action can be used in a daily regime for effective management of the same. Further it is having gunakarmas like madhura, kashaya rasa, madhura vipaka, sheeta virya, guru, snigdha, picchila guna, ishat vatakrit kaphapittahrut, trushnadahahara, graahi, balya, jwaraghna, mutrala, adhmanahara karma and can be used for the management of raktaatisara, raktapitta, trushna, daha etc. Although numerous studies regarding Ashwagola are available, there still lies a scope for the evaluation and analysis of this topic.
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