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@article{175176,
        author = {Dr.ASWATHI KK and Dr. KAVITHA B.M},
        title = {PHARMACO-ANALYICAL AND INVITRO EVALUATION OF NIRGUNDI (Vitex negundo Linn.) W.S.R. TO ITS ACTION ON BACTERIA CAUSING RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {8141-8151},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=175176},
        abstract = {According to W.H.O respiratory infections stands first among the top ten causes of death in low-income countries. About 1.05 million people die annually which accounts for 11.3% of total mortality. Most of these infections are caused by organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumonia, E.coli etc. The herbs mentioned in Ayurvedic text have good potential as antimicrobial against local as well as systemic pathogens and they can be used in the treatment of infectious diseases. Unscientific and irrational use of antibiotics developed bacteria that show resistance to antibiotics. Soonly herbal medicines can fulfill these demands. The world health organization estimated that 80% of people worldwide rely on herbal medicine. Therefore there is an increasing need for the introduction of herbal remedies to overcome this problem. Single-drug therapy is preferred nowadays for easy availability, identification convenience in processing and economical too. Hence the present study has been conducted to evaluate and identify a cheap, safe, and cost-effective medicine for Kasa and Shwasa. In Ayurvedic classics Nirgundi has the properties like Katu, Tikta, Kashaya rasa, Ushna, Ruksha Gunas, Katu vipaka and Ushna Veerya. It is indicated in Kasa, Swasa, Prathisyaya, Krimi, Sopha etc. By considering these qualities of Nirgundi, a possible antibacterial action is inferred. Kaasaghna and Krimighna properties can be action on respiratory tract infections. This could be analyzed through invitro microbiological studies in the name of Nirgundi are identified botanically as, Vitex negundo Linn. Family- Verbinacea.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {July},
        }