Pharmacophore an International Research Journal
Laghumalini vasant ras (LMV) is a herbomineral formulation mentioned for treating fever in pregnant women and is also claimed effective for fetal growth. Laghumalini Vasant Ras (LMV)is a zinc formulation mentioned in Yogartnaka. Many herbal and herbomineral formulations are mentioned as antioxidants and immunomodulatory. One of the formulations mentioned is Laghumalini Vasant. The present article is planned to compile the available literature regarding the pharmacological properties of the drug used in LMV and an effort has been made to explore the efficacy of LMV in Antenatal Care. Because of modern pharmacotherapeutics, LMV can be claimed to have applicability in treating the diseases of mothers and promoting normal fetal growth and development. The related data were collected from Ayurvedic texts, Journals, modern books, and e–materials available. A review of LMV explores the individual drug efficacy and its cumulative effect of them. Zinc oxide, Piper nigrum Linn, raw butter, and lemon juice individually are having significance in antenatal care. LMV is beneficial in maternal health care during pregnancy and the normal growth of the fetus. It is a possibility that LMV will prevent complications during pregnancy. However, it can be recommended for normal fetal growth during gestation.
