This is a research paper on astrological factors and the efficacy of Ayurvedic plants based on a study undertaken by the authors who are from Indira Gandhi Academy of Environmental Education, Research and Eco planning, Jiwaji University , Gwalior . - ©Editor astrological magazine February 2202 Introduction
EVER SINCE the birth of human beings on planet earth, man has been completely dependent on natural resources around him for his survival and basic needs. The story of evolution of civilization is the story of acquisition of knowledge regarding these natural resources and their utilisation for human welfare. Since the very beginning, men have used plants for' their basic requirements of food, fodder, fuel, fiber, spices, condiments, oil, timber and medicine. If plants can express themselves, they will have the same opinion for men as man has for the parasite like the flea and germ living on him. The stars and planets seen in the sky must have bewildered man since the very beginning. The changing pattern of stars and planets in the sky and the happenings on the surface of the earth must have prompted him to correlate the happenings of the sky with the events occurring on the surface of the earth. The relation between lunar cycle and tides was established, perhaps, since beginning of the civilization. The recurring changes resulting in .seasons must have fascinated man and he would have attempted to draw its relation with the combinations of heavenly bodies which is termed as astrological phenomena. The stars and planets act merely as pointers to the auspicious and inauspicious periods for a particular happening in the life of human beings. For the success, therefore, human effort and auspicious moments are both essential. Man's efforts yield maximum benefits only when they are made at an auspicious period. Man plunges into action with full vigour but often meets with failure during inauspicious moments, but when he acts at the auspicious moment, his achievements are phenomenal. The planets also effect plants and animals. The falling and formation
in Narada Purana, Narada Samhita, Sharda Tilak, Vidyarnava Tantra, TrishkandhaPurana and Brihat Sushruta. But nowhere has, a detailed study of chemical ingredients of plants been given for such classification. An English astronomer, herbalist, doctor and astrologer, Nicholas Culpepper, in the 17th century, correlated stars, planets and herbs according to ruler ship e.g., chamomile having volatile oil, yellow in colour containing anthemic acid, tannic acid and glucosides as governed by the Moon. It is used for diseases caused by the Moon as an antispasmodic in treating cough and cold tod is tonic. Mars rules Capsicum annum (cayenne pepper) whose chief chemical is cayennin and is associated with heat like fever and swelling. Medication for the cure of diseases is based on the chemicals derived from chemicals directly or the synthesis of the chemicals in laboratory. Thus, classification is based on either the plant or chemical derived from the herbs e.g. the Sun governs the helianthus annus (sunflower) plant. Whose main chemical areergosterol and calciferol which are also, therefore, governed by the Sun and either directly from the sunflower plant or produced through chemical synthesis. Jupiter mainly governs the chemical pyridoxine which is predominantly found in musa sapientum (plantain). This plant is also governed by Jupiter.
The present work has been undertaken with a view to study in depth the characteristics of plants said to be associated with planets and Nakshatras. The work entails scientific analysis of the claims made in oriental treatises and by doctors (Vaidyas) and astrologers thus providing a scientific basis to the knowledge embodied m oriental treatises. This medicinal system throughout the world uses certain herbs predominantly for the cure of human diseases. The treatises of Ayurveda contain much information about tat curative properties of various plants when collected at a particular time. Present paper deals with scientific evaluation of efficacy of plants when collected underthe constalation to which the plants have been attributed. Plants coming under various Nakshatras growing in die Upper Gangetic Plain have been identified and were collected during the relevant Nakshatras. These plants were also analysed for their active principle contents, the analysts being done as per standard method of analysis Chemical and physiological changes in plants: Star day vis a vis general Day.
The physio-chemical characteristics of nine commonly used plants in Ayurveda and assigned to the nine planets Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu with their respective Nakshatras were collected and classified into General Day and Nakshatra Day sample. These were dried and pulverised to powder to study their various physiochemical properties of active chemicals and their values. 1.
Moisture Contents: By infrared moisture balance.
2.
Solubility: Soluble in water or alcohol.
3.
pH of Solution : pH was measured on Elico Digital pH meter.
4. Ash Contents: The pulverised powder was dried and burnt. The weight of ash was taken and percentage calculated. The ash was dissolved in hydrochloric acid and heated for further dissolution. It was filtered by filter paper. The weight of insoluble was taken and percentage was calculated. This was tested for alkaloids, flavinoids, quinones, and steriods as specific chemicals.
The affinity of a plant by a governing planet is analysed on the basis of duration and period of flowering and fruiting of a plant and period of the star. The plant of the star used to cure the diseases and those diseases governed by a planet or combination of planets are noted. Plants are used as remedies for diseases. Therulership of planet over plants can be shown by some illustrations. The fruits of juglanas regia (walnut) appear as circumvolutions of the brain. Astrologically, Mercury governs the brain and its activity is governed by the Sun. Both these planets govern the walnut The two lobes of the' seeds of coffea arabica (coffee) are apparently identical to the two cerebral lobes of the brain which are governed by Neptune . The seeds of dolichus labab (kidney bean) and anthyllisvulneraria (kidney vetch) resemble the kidneys. Venus governs kidneys and these plants are also governed by Venus. Sabal serrlata governs the diseases of kidney, prostate and ovaries which are again ruled by
Venus. The Sun governs cardiospermum viola which is used for relief m cardiac troubles. The Moon governs lunuraria annua (moonwort) and pennisetvm sagina (pearl). Mercury governs mercurialis anuua(Mercury weed). Tylophora asthmatica is governed by by Moon and acts as a medicine for the cure of asthma which is also governed by the Moon. Jupiter governs liver and Jupiter governs marchantiapotymorpha (liverwort) is used as a medicine for the cure of liver attaints. Saturn governs gout and alsoaeogopodbm padagraric (goutwort), a medicine for gout Mercury governs memory and bacopa moniera(Brahmi) governed by Mercury acts as a medicine for memory. This clearly indicates that the plants, which are governed by a particular planet, have the property to cure the diseases caused by the respective planetOcimum sanctum (Tulsi) and Ocimum album chiefly govern skin diseases,, worms, leprosy and chronic disorders. Mercury and Venus govern all these diseases as well as both the plants at the time of flowering.Strobilathus kuchenchinevsis flowers after 18 years and astrologically, the 18-year period is assigned toRahu. Planets, Herbs and Stones Another type of analogy between planets and herbs is that some parts of herbs used as a substitute for a particular gem are assigned to a planet as has been shown in Table I. To reduce the ill-effects of planets, meditation, contemplation, havan and precious stones were often resorted to, but precious stones being costly, were, at times, not within the reach of the common man. Therefore, roots of the plants have been used as a substitute for precious stones as shown in Table 1. Table 1 Plants, Planets and Gems Vernacular Name Bael
Planet
Stone or Gem
1
Botanical name of plant Aegle marmelos
Sun
Ruby
2
Mimusops hexandra
Khimi
Moon
Pearl
3
Hemidesmus indicus
Mars
Coral
4
Opuntia dillenii
Indian sarsaparilla Nagfani
Mars
Coral
SI. Na
5
Clerodendron serratum Bharangi
Jupiter
Topaz
6
Curcuma longa
Haldi
Jupiter
Yellow sappier
7
Musa saplmtum
Keta
Jupiter
Yellow agate
8
Tephrosia purpuma
Purple
Venus
Diamond
9
Punfca granatum
Anar
Venus
Diamond
to
Rubia cordifolia
Indian maddar
Venus
Diamond
11
Ricinus commnuis
Eranda
Venus
Zircon
12
Rumex vesicarkis
Sorrel
Venus
Zircon
13
Lettsomia nervosa
Argyreta
Mercury
Emerald
14
Pterocarpus santalanus Latchandan
Saturn
Blue sapphire
15
Santalum album
Rahu
Gomed
16
Rauwolphia seipentina Sarpagandha
Rahu
Alexandria
17
Withania somnifera
Keta
Cats eye
Chandan Ashwagandha
Indeed, havan is a scientific method to cure disease though inhalation of the vapour and smoke emanating through the havan. Plants were classified into 9 groups to match the 9 planets for offering into the havan assamidha. Table 2 shows the classification as given in Garuda Purana.
Table 2 Samidha for Planets Planet sun
Vernacular Name ArK (Niaoar)
Moon
Palash (Dhak)
Latin Name Calotropis procera Butea monosperma
Mars Mercury
Khadir (Khair) Apamarg (LaQira)
Jupiter Venus Saturn
Pipal Audumbar (gular) Shami
Rahu
Durva
Ketu
Kusha
Acacia catechu Achyranthus aspera Ficus religiosa Ficus glomerata Prosopis cineraria Cynadon dactylon Desmostachya biptnoata
In Ayurvedic treatises each Nakshatra period has been assigned certain plants. These Nakshatras are said to be responsible for certain diseases. Some of the common plants growing in the Upper Gangetic Plain, assigned to various Nakshatras, are listed in Table 3 with details of their vernacular name, botanical name, and family, the part of the plant used as medicine, active chemicals and therapeutic use. According to Ayurvedic literature, the curative properties of plants differ from Nakshatra to Nakshatra, their collection in a particular period and the processing of drugs as affected by the Nakshatra. The Nakshatra-wise list of plants growing in the Upper Gangetic Plain has been drawn and their active principles identified. Nine plants each assigned to a planet and a Nakshatra have been selected for the study. The active principles of these plants were identified. They were collected during the Nakshatra to which they are assigned and also on a general day. The analysis with respect to moisture content, solubility, pH of solution, total ash contents and acid ash test has been carried out. The results are given in Table 4. Table 4 indicates that ash content and acid ash test indicative of curative characteristics are quantitatively higher in samples collected during the Nakshatra to which the plant is assigned, as compared to the same estimated for the sample of the plant collected on a general day without reference to the Nakshatra. Table 3 Nakshatras, Plants and Diseases Ruled by Nakshatras Proof not corrected
ID
Nakshatra
Name
Family
Botanical Name
Part Name
Active Chemical
Therapeutic Use
1
Aswini
Kutaki
Scrophulariec
Picronhizeakurroa
Root
Picrorrtizin, cathartic acid,
Meningitis high
glucose, wax
fever
Leaves
Passiflorine
Spasm
Seeds, leaves
Caffeine
Migraine,
eae 2
3
Aswini
Aswini
Rakhiphool
Coffee
Passsfioracea
Passifloraquadrangul
e
ans
Rubiaceae
Coffea arabica
meningitis 4
Bharani
Eranda (oil)
Euphorbiacea
Ricinuscommunis
e
Root, leaves,
Ricin, oilate,palmtin-synin
Liver disorder
Flower
Tanin
Vaginal discharge
Flower and
Barbaric acid
Pulmonary
seed oil
5
Bharani
Dhataki
Lytheraceae
Woodfordiafruticosa
6
Bharani
Gwarpatha
Berberidaceae Aloe vera
leaves 7
Bharani
Isabgole
Plantaginacea
catarrh
Plantago major
Full plant
Mucilage
Mucus reins
e 8
Krutika
Harsingar
Oleaceae
Nyctanthusarbortristis
Leaves, bark
Nyctan-thine
Malaria
9
Krutika
Chawal
Poacaae
Oryza sativa
Seeds, leaves
Fats, vitamins
Piles, indigestion
1
Mrigasira
Shunti
Scitaminaceae
Zingiber offtinale
Stem
Malic acid, alkali
Indigestion,
0 1
flatulence Mrigasira
Pyaj
Liliaceae
Allium cepa
Bulb, leaves
Cholesterol
1
Pains, sciatica, fever, skin disease
1
Mrigasira
Kuchla
Loganiceae
Strychnosnuxvomica
Seed, fruit
Alkaloidstrychina, brucia
2 1
asis Aridra
Pipata (bark)
Urticaceae
Flcus mligiosa
3 1
Itching,haemopty
Bark, fruit,
Tannicadd, rubber wax
leaf Aridra
Tambakoo
Solanaceae
Nicotianatabacum
Leaves
Bronchial asthma, bronchitis
Nicotine,nicotinamide
Eosinophila,
4 1
Giddiness, injury Punarvasu
Hingu
Umbelliferae
Ferula foetida
Latex
5
Alkyl
Indigestion,
per sulphideasaresinotannot,mafi
gastritis
c, formic,valoriamic, actiticand ferulli c acid 1
Punarvasu
Kalmegha
Acenthaceae
6 1
Punarvasu
Arka
7 1
Asclipiadecea
Andrographispanicula
Root, stem,
ta
fruit, leaves
Calatropisprocera
Flower, roots,
e Pushya
Babool
Fabaceae
Kalmeghinchlorohyil Nad, K-Salt
Liver disorder
Malic acid, potash
Dropsy, worms
Fruit, bark
Taminic acid, Arabic acid Ca, Mg,
Dental
leaf, stem,
K. Gum
disorders,pyorrho
leaves Aicacia arebica
8
gum 1
Pushya
Kutaja
Apocynaceae
9 2
Holarrhenaanlidysent
Seed, bark
Kurchichicine,kuchine
ehca Pushya
Vijaysar
Fabaceae
Ptemcaipussantotinus
Bark
Kinotanic acid,Pyrocatichin,Galic
Diabetes
acid Pushya
Hadjod
Vitiaceae
Vitisquadrangularis
Stem, leaves
Resins
1 2
Diarrohoea,dysen try
0 2
ea
Diarrhoea some junction
Aslesha
Sonpha
Umbelliferae
Foeniculumvugare
Seeds, fruits
Anethote
2
Diarrhoea, dysentery, indigestion
2
Aslesha
Tulsi
Labiate
Ocimumsanctum
3 2 4
Leaf, root
Yellow green oilbasi, camphor
Cough
Aconite Mg, Alumina
Dyspepsia
seed Aslesha
Kassni
Asteraceae
Cichoriumendivia
Root
2
Makha
Shirisha
Fabaceae
Albizzia lebbeck
5 2
Bark, seed,
Saponin
Bronchial asthma
leaf, flower Makha
Raasna
Orchidaceae
Vandaroxburgxii
Seed
Glucosides
Arthritis, gout
2
Jyeshta/ Asles
Vidhara
Conolvulaceae
Lettsoinianervosa
leaves
Kamferien
Cuteneousaffecti
7
ha
2
Poorvaphakju
8
ni
2
Poorvaphakju
9
ni
3
Poorvaphalgu
0
ni
3
Uttaraphalgun
1
i
6
ons Pudina
Labiate
Mentha virktis
Leaf, stem
Piperment thymol
Vomiting
Satawari
Liliaceae
Asparagusofficinalis
Stem
Starch
General tonic
Seb
Rosaceae
Pyrus ma/us
Fruit
Ferric contents
Aneurysm, cardiac problems
Bel/ bilva
Rutaceaa
Aegle Marmelos
Root, bark,
Mucilage,
Diarrhoea,
leaf, fruit
pectin,tanin,marmetosione
dysentery, heart disease
3
Uttaraphalgun
2
i
Neema
Meliacae
AzadirachtaIndica
Flower, seed,
Margosine, volatile
Piles, scabies
leaves, bark
oil,margosa oil,afkali, K. Fe.
bowels
AICO, 3
Hasta
Palasha
Fabaceae
Buteamonosperma
3 3
Hasta
Dhaniya
Umbelliferae
Coriandriumsativum
4 3
Bark, flower,
Kitonamic acid,galic acid,moodoo
seed, leaf
ga oil orkino oil
Seed, root,
Malic add coriander oilcoriandrol,
flower stem
geranial babini oil
Worm infestation
Fever, typhoid
Hasta
Loonuk
Portulaceae
Portulacaoleracea
Fruit, leaves
Olicadd
Fever, anxiety
Chitta
Vidanga
Myrsinaceae
Emblia ribes
Fruit
Embelic add, volatile oil,
Worm infestation
5 3 6
rot,christembinealkali, tannic acid
3
Chitta
Ashoka
Fabaceae
Saraca indica
7 3
Haematoxylintanin, cataohini
vaginal discharge
Somniferin alkali
Anxiety neurosis,
flower Chitta
8 3
Bark, seed,
Ashwagandh Solanaceae
Withaniasomnifera
Root ■
a
mild hypertension
Chitta
Kapikachhu
Fabaceae
Mucuna prunius
Seed, root
Rol, lamun, Mn
Neurosis worms
Chitta
Beltari
Cucurbitaceae
Bryonia alba
Leaves, fruit
Requinanecrossferic acid
Fever
Swati
Kanta karanj
Fabaceae
Caesalpiniabonducell
Seed, fruit,
Protein, starchnalina, banducin
Malaria, eczema
a
root
Cterodendronsenatu
Root
Starch, Rol, fat alkali
Bronchial asthma
Stem
Curvuminturmeric oil, rol,
Uraemina,
alkali, vermonine
diabetes, asthma,
9 '4 0 4 1 4
a Vishaka
Bharangi
Verbenaceae
2 4
m Vishaka
Haridra
Scitaminaceae
Curcuma longa
3
wounds 4
Anuradha
4 4
Parasikayav
Solanaceae
Hyoscyamusniger
Leaf, seed
Hyoscyaminehyosdne
ani
Pain in abdomen, cough, diarrhoea
Anuradha
Afim
Papevaraceae
Papavarsomnifervm
Latex, seed
Sedatives
Narcotic effects
Jyeshta
Aanvla
Euphorbiacea
Emblicaoffidnalis
Fruit
Galic add, tank;
Peptic ulcer,
add, albmincellulose vit. C.
uterine ulcer,
5 4 6
e
syndrome 4
Jyeshta
Haritiki
Combretaceae
Terminaliachebula
Fruit
Tanic, galic acid,chelrilinic add
7
Constipation, piles, bowels, fistula
4
Jyeshta
Lodra
Symplonaceae
Symplocusrecemosa
Root, leaves,
Salidficadd, potassium, calcium
vaginal discharge
8
fruit, leaves,
leucorrhoea
bud 4
Moola
Bhringaraja
Asteraceae
Eclipta alba
Leaves
Eciptine
9 5
syndrome Poorvashada
Baragad
Urticaceae
ficusbangalensia
0 5
Bark, leaves,
Tanin, rubber
Diabetes
Rol, alkali,vermoninealbimin
Leucoderma
fruit, stem Uttarashadha
Bakuchi
Fabaceae
Psoraliacorylifolia
1 5
Peptic ulcer,
Seed oil, seeds
Rohini
Kantakari
Solanacae
2
•
Solanumxanthocerpu
Leaf, flower,
Solamine, Kd, K. No3
Cough, bronchial
m
fruit seed,
FeSolamcarpine
asthma
Root seed,
Punamavine, alkali, K. no3 fat
Oedema
leave, flower,
.So4, CaNo3
bark, stem 5
Sravana
Punamava
Nyctaginaceae
Boerhaaviadrffusa
3
fruit, stem 5
Sravana
Apamarag
4
Amaranthacea Acbyranthesaspera
Root, seed,
e
leaf,
Alkali, potash
Leprosy
stem, fnit, flo w&r 5
Sravana
Bishloomba
Cucurbitaceae
Citrulluscotosynthis
Root, leaves
Colosynthin,ferulic acid
Goul, rheumatism
Sravana
Adusa
Acanthaceae
Adhatoda vasica
Root, leaf,
Oil
Cough
flower
fat, fol,vasidne,aadhatodic acid,
5 5 6
gum 5
Dhanishta
Lahasuna
Liliaceae
Allium sativum
Stem, oil
7 5 8
Poorvabhadra
Sankhapush
Convolvulacea
pi
e
Evotwkisalsenoides
Root stem, fruit, flower
Allumin, volatile OH, sulphur
Indigestion, heart
comp.
tonic
Alsenoiden,crepic acidbranhim
Anxiety, neurosis, mild hypertension
5
Uttasabhadra
Gokharu
Zygophyllacae
Tribulustenesths
9
6
Fruit, root,
Berberine strach
Urinary tract,
stem, leaf,
oleos, infection,
flower
fever
Utarabnadra
Guggulu
Burseraceae
Commiphommukul
Latex
Gumerol
Arthritis
Uttarabhadra
Karpoor
Lauraceae
Cinnamomumcampho
Latex, root
Volatile oil
Sprain,
0 6 1
ra
anodyne,adynae mia
6
Revathi
Baheda
2 6
Comberetacea
Terminalia be/erica
Bark
CaCo, Ca. salt, tannin, Al. Mg.
Heart tonic, elixir
e Revathi
Guductii
Menispimacae
Tinosporacardifolia
Stem
Berberine
Fever
Revathi
Chirboii
Solanaceae
Physalis indica
Leaves, bark
Alkaloids
Gout
Revathi
Badi Sounf
Apiaceae
Pimpinellaanethum
Roots, fruits
Thymol, anethol
Flatulence,
3 6 4 6 5
abdominal disorders
Table 4 Qualitative and Quantitative Characteristics of Plants Assigned to Planets and Nakshatras
Planet
Nakshatra
Botanical Name
vernacular Name
Moist Cont
Solubili ty
pHSol %
Ash Acid total Ash %
Quantitative veco
Chemical
mp.
Test %
Sun
Uttamphalguni
Aegle marmetos
Bihwa
6-25
18-48
7-0
13-
4.25
Quinons
Pectinmargalocin
1.43
Quinons
Pectinmargalocin
4-39
Quinonsalkalo Acorin starch, calcium
57 General Day
Aegb marmetos
Bihwa
6-60
18-50
7-3
7.5 7
Moon
Rohini
Acorns calamus
vacha
9-82
10-78
5.6
1061
General Day
Acoms calamus
Vacha
10-
18-28
5-71
03 Mara
Chitta
Ptstadaintsgerrima
Karkatashru
4-08
Ptstadaintsgerrima
Karkatashru
4.40
31-7
4-80
30.8
5.80
ngi Mercu
Jyeshta
Baccopa monerria
Bramhi
8-80
21.63
6.40
ry General Day
Baccopa monerria
Bramhi
7-90
0.47
01
ngi General Day
5-
ids
16-49
6.45
oxalate
Quinonsalkalo Acorin starch, calcium ids
oxalate Corticosteroids
5.4
0-
Flavanoids,
5
865
alkaloids
4.4
0.86
Flavanoids,
9
5
alkaloids
16-
14-
alkaloids
Branhim alkali
90
73
13-
9.49
alkaloids
Branhim alkali
274
254)
Quinonsalkalo
Gelsinglucosides
1
4
ids
274
21-
Quinonsalkalo
2
71
ids
Corticosteroids
78 Jupiter Poorvattadra
General Day
S*rfve//usefeemmf Shankhapus es
hpi
Evolwlusalsenokfo
Shankhapuih
s
pi
740
6-4
19-21
10-78
6-70
6-71
Gelsinglucosides
Venus
Bharani
Ocimum sanctum
Tulsi
7.80
15-48
5-25
% General Day
Ocimum sanctum
Tulsi
8-20
6-
2-79
74 15-10
6.40
5-
Tinosporacordifolia
Guduchi
10-
16-71
6.40
02 General Day
Rahu
Tinosporacordifolia
Shatatarka,shatabhi
Plumbagozylanicu
sha
m
General Day
Plumbagozylanicu
Guduchi
Chitramul
8.47
5-2
11.80
7.80
7-21
5-85
1.59
8-04
10.61
6..61
m Ketu
Makha
Nardostychisjatam
4-51
9-27
5-27
asi General Day
Nardostychisjatam asi i
Jatamasi
8-01
12-12
5.61
Metatile oils,malarin
6.4
0.60
Alkaloid
Glionin,gliosterol,gluco
8
1
steroids
side
5-
0-
Alkaloid
Glionin,gliosterol,gluco
51
331
steroids
side
3-
1-09
Flavanoids
Plumbagin
3-
alkaloid 0-99
33 Jatamasi
Alkaloids flavanoids
78 Chitramul
Metatile oils,malarin
flavanoids
28 Saturn Anuradha
Alkaloids
Flavanoids
Plumbagin
alkaloid
15-
13-
Alkaloid
12
21
Flavanoids
14-
10.3
Alkaloid
52
8
Flavanoids
Esters alcohol
Esters alcohol
It has been observed in many patients that the same drug administered at different times manifests differently and exhibits variations in its curative properties. In this case also, it has been observed that the maximum efficacy is achieved when the drug is administered during the period of the Nakshatra to which that herb is assigned. These facts clearly indicate that the postulates laid down in astrological, Ayurvedic and ancient treatises have great bearing both on the commencing of the disease and its treatment by specific herbs or the chemicals contained in those herbs assigned to a planet and / or Nakshatra. The science of astrology perceives a holistic approach based on the twelve houses and the placement of the 9 planets in them, their ' relationship and aspects. All these together : constitute a complicated system in which perception and prediction of the overall effect becomes extremely difficult. Coming to conclusions without in depth and analytical study of the horoscope can make a mockery of medical astrology and astrological predictions. But a careful analysis and scientific holistic approach towards the reading of a horoscope can easily translate into a scientific and statistically analyzable reality. The use of medical astrological principles can be quite helpful in
correct diagnosis of certain problematic diseases and their cure by carefully selecting appropriate herbs or chemicals contained in them. Conclusion
Ancient Indian society utilised all the axioms of knowledge gathered till then for all activities of life. The cure of disease has also not remained in isolation from this belief of the society. Thus a very intimate and practical relation was drawn between astrological principles and the herbs attributed to a particular Nakshatra and / or planet for the, cure of disease caused due to the effect of those Nakshatras and planets. This worked very well in the cure as well as abatement of diseases. The “scientific revolution” has smothered astrological knowledge and pushed it back branding it mystical knowledge. This has led to the neglect of astrology in the treatment of disease The present research, therefore, has been undertaken to reestablish the relationship between the astrological diagnosis of a disease and its cure through herbs of me active chemicals obtained from herbs mat can cure the disease. The analysis and the results obtained clearly prove astrology is a valid science. Thus, there is a great need to reform the disease management, strategy through the use of astrological principles and herbs associated with specific Nakshatra planets to achieve the required goal of heath and happiness in society. This article / paper published in 2002 February astrological magazine. .