Gmelina arborea

Gambhari, an essential component of Dashamuala dravya is termed to be Rasayana dravya, medhya activity has been related to its fruits, which are edible in nature. Memory enhancing effect of Gambhari phala has been evaluated clinically on school children belonged to different socio-economic status. The children were grouped and administered with Gambhari phala churna granules 5 gm once daily at morning and Placebo powder 5 gm respectively once daily at morning the children were advised to follow the diet for 90 days and follow up period set for 90 days. Efficacy of Gambhari phala churna was assessed using parameters mentioned in Charaka samhita Vimana sthana 8th chapter i.e Rogabhishagajitiya adhyaya and results were compared with placebo group using SPSS statistical tool. Significant improvement were noticed among Gambhari phala churna treated group with respect to all the parameters, hence Gambhari phala churna on satva is established scientifically w.s r. to memory promoting activity.