Therapeutic Indication of Suranjan Shirin (Colchicum luteum)

Abstract

The Colchicum luteum is known by the name of colchicum in English, Suranjan in Sanskrit and Hirantutiya in Hindi. It belongs to the family of Liliaceae. The common names of the plant are autumn crocus and meadow saffron. The corms of the plant are usually used to make natural medicines. It is known to be Phlegm and bile suppressant. These are the principle stabilizing energies that govern the body as well as the mind. It is connected with the structure, lubrication, fluid balance and stability of the entire human body. Test drug Surinjan Shirin is classical and famous Unani drug being used extensively for gouty arthritis in almost every Unani set up. Their said actions are mentioned in various ancient Unani text and some scientific literatures also claim that it has Mulattif (demulcent), Muhallil (Anti-inflammatory) Muarriq (diaphoretic), Muharik (stimulant) etc. activity, and reduces the viscosity of all humours. Hippocrates has described that it maintains the viscosity of all humors. Several studies have been carried out for the therapeutic evaluation of its efficacy and safety. So, I want to compile and summarized all the literature at one space.