Project scientist, CSIR -TRIUTRA Unit, IGIB,New Delhi 110020

Department of Dravyaguna, Sri SaiAyurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Aligarh.

Consultant, Department of Ayush, New Delhi.

Punjab Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Srigangaganagar.
Ayurveda ,Vatad , Prunus amygdalus L ,

History tells us the past. The knowledge of which is essential as it provides an idea about the subject. Through history one can realize the facts from various angles like “how it began, how it was developed and what the lacunae were and how it was met with”. It reveals the hidden facts and ideas of subject concerned which will be beneficial for the future. Vatad (Prunus amygdalus L.) is traditionally used as Brimhana, Balya, Shukrala Vrishya, Purish-rechana etc. Traditionally this drug is administered in all age group from childhood to old age. It has a good Nutritional value and is useful in multiple illnesses in india.

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