Abstract

Background:Calophyllum inophyllumis traditionally used plant for treatment of various diseases such as phthisis, orchitis and lung affections, laxative; a leaf extract is used to treat sore eyes, hemorrhoids and dysentery, sores, ulcers, boils and skin rash, migraine and vertigo; the oil of this plant is used externally as an analgesic against rheumatism and sciatica, and as a medication against swellings, ulcers, scabies, ringworm, boils and itch and also as heart tonic. Since 18^th century it is well known plant due to many pharmacological activities.It is also important because Homeopathic remedyAcid benzoicum is prepared from this plant which is useful for various diseases.

Objective:In the present review, attempt has been made to gather the botanical, ethno-botanical, taxonomy, phytochemistry, Homeopathic pharmacological information of homeopathic medicine Acid benzoicum.

Study Method:Information was collected from various researches on animal and human models regarding actions of benzoic acid. Homoeopathic prescribing areas of Acid benzoicum have been studied and analyzed from books, websites and search engine Google scholar.

Result:Acid benzoicumhave prominent action in the treatment of tonsillitis, fungal infection, allergy, autism, vomiting, nausea, ulceration and gouty rheumatism in animal and human model.

Conclusion:It is concluded from present review that Acid benzoicum could be a best homeopathic remedy for treatment of fungal infection, ulcers, vomiting, nausea, tonsillitis and rheumatism. However further studies are required to validate these findings. 

Keywords

Acid benzoicum, Phytochemistry, Homeopathic uses, Tonsillitis, Fungal infection, Imponderabilia, Homoeopathy, Pharmacological action, Candidia albicans, In vitro, Homeopathic formulation, Rheumatism