Datura (datura metel): a review based upon its ayurvedic prospective

Restorative plants are considered the most important herbal plants which play a significant role in the preparation of medicines in the whole world. Herbal plants are used for the preparation of medicines from ancient times. Datura, a plant from the Solanaceae family, also known as Jimson weed or Devil's catch, consists of both toxic and restorative qualities. Datura is known as a therapeutic plant around the globe. Datura has a particular spot in Ayurveda since all parts of the plant specifically leave, flowers, seeds and roots, have been used as a medicine. In Ayurvedic medicinal system, D. stramonium has been used for treatment of various human disease e.g. inflammation, sciatica, ulcers, gout, wounds, rheumatism, swelling, bruises, fever, asthma and bronchitis. This plant possesses numerous therapeutic properties. Some studies revealed its toxicity and safety profile too apart from its pharmacological properties like pain-relieving, calming, anti-viral, antidiarrheal and anti-diabetic.