Physicochemical characterization of : A preliminary study.

Background: , a herbomineral preparation, is a popular aphrodisiac and rejuvenator in traditional medicine. It is prepared from purified gold, mercury, and sulphur in different proportions by the application of gradually increasing heat in modified electrical muffle furnace (). To find out major and minor trace elements and structural composition of , its chemical characterization is needed.

Evaluation of as an adjuvant therapy in the management of (thalassemia major).

Introduction: Thalassemia major is a malignant type of genetic disorder and iron overload is the main complication of the disease which results due to frequent blood transfusions. has been proved effective against iron overload in experimental studies and pilot voluntary study, hence, taken for clinical evaluation in the present study.

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of as an adjuvant therapy in the management of thalassemia major.

Anti-diabetic activity of traditional Indian gold containing preparation: Shadguna Balijarita Makaradhwaja on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats.

Background: Makaradhwaja a gold containing mercurial preparation used for diabetes mellitus in indigenous system of medicine. It is a popular aphrodisiac and rejuvenator traditional medicine. It is prepared by using processed gold, mercury and sulfur in different ratios by applying intermittent heating pattern in Valuka Yantra.

Quality control parameters for Tamra (copper) Bhasma.

Background: Metallic Bhasmas are highly valued and have their own importance in Ayurvedic formulations. To testify the Bhasmas various parameters have been told in Rasashastra classics. Tamra Bhasma (TB) with its different properties is used in the treatment of various diseases is quiet famous among the Ayurvedic physicians (Vaidyas).