VRANAROPANI (Hemigraphis colorata): A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ITS PHARMACOGNOSY AND WOUND-HEALING POTENTIAL


Dr. Anjala Jabeen K , Dr. Parvathy S, Dr. Shankar S
Department of Shalya Tantra, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Institute of Ayurveda and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Abstract
Hemigraphis colorata, commonly known as Vranaropani in Ayurveda, is a herbaceous medicinal plant traditionally valued for its vrana ropana (wound healing) potential. The plant possesses tikta and madhura rasa, laghu and shita guna, and shita veerya, which collectively contribute to its cooling, healing, and anti-inflammatory effects. Phytochemical investigations have revealed the presence of flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, coumarins, tannins, alkaloids, and phenolic compounds that are responsible for its broad pharmacological actions. Modern studies confirm its antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic activities, supporting its traditional claims. The present review aims to compile Ayurvedic and contemporary scientific data on Vranaropani, highlighting its therapeutic relevance in wound healing, inflammation control, and tissue regeneration, thus establishing it as a valuable ubhaya pratyanika dravya in Ayurvedic therapeutics.
Keywords: Vranaropani, Hemigraphis colorata, Vrana ropana, wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, ubhaya pratyanika dravya
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2026-04-09

Vol : 12
Issue : 4
Month : April
Year : 2026
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