In Ayurveda, a series of pharmaceutical procedures which converts a poisonous drug into a therapeutically very effective medicine for various ailments is termed as Shodhana. Various medias are being used for processing the herbal poisonous drugs, are quite interesting to understand with modern scientific technology. The analysis of media before and after Shodhana (purification /processing) will give clear rationale behind the selection of the particular media for the particular drug. The change that takes place during the Shodhana process can be explored by modern analytical methods. Researchers have proved the presence of strychnine and brucine in milk after Shodhana of Nux-vomica highlighting the role media for Shodhana. Importance of Shodhana, the role of media used for Shodhana process of few poisonous drugs is dealt briefly with scientific view.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3336272 | PMC |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Evaluation of Cytotoxic Effects of Purified Mercury in Human Gingival Fibroblasts- Study.
J Pharm Bioallied Sci
July 2024
Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, A J Institute of Dental Sciences, Kuntikana, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Article Synopsis
- Concerns about mercury toxicity from amalgam fillings have led to the exploration of ayurvedically purified mercury (AP-Hg) as a potentially safer alternative for dental treatment.
- Human gingival fibroblasts (HGF) were tested with commercially available mercury (CA-Hg) and AP-Hg at various concentrations, and cell viability was assessed after 24 and 48 hours.
- Results showed that AP-Hg led to higher cell viability and less cytotoxicity compared to CA-Hg, particularly significant at lower concentrations and over a longer period.
Comparative HPTLC fingerprinting profile and GC-MS analysis of raw and purified () by purification method.
J Complement Integr Med
May 2021
Department of Dravyaguna Vijnanam, Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
Background: is an oleo gum resin obtained from the plant (Arn.) Bhand., used in medicines for various ailments like anti-inflammatory conditions, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disorders etc.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRole of in the therapeutic efficacy of along with in the treatment of (psoriasis): A double-blind randomised clinical trial.
Ayu
March 2023
Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluates the effectiveness of two formulations of a drug called RM, prepared using different methods (CSHRM and KSHRM), for treating psoriasis in comparison with a known treatment (GG).
- A randomized double-blind trial with 76 patients was conducted, where groups were treated for 8 weeks with either CSHRM or KSHRM alongside GG, assessing various symptoms using different statistical tests.
- Results indicated that CSHRM showed better overall results in symptoms, but both formulations were found to be safe and effective, with no significant differences between the two groups in the outcomes.
Comparative pharmaceutico-analytical study of prepared by two different media of (orpiment).
Ayu
February 2022
Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaisajiya Kalpana, ITRA, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
Introduction: Foremost, is described in Rasendra Chintamani by Acharya Dhundhuknath. It is a formulation that is prepared from the arsenical drug, i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF(processing) of (.) latex with ( L.) leaf juice: A pharmaceutical analysis.
Ayu
July 2021
Head, Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Institute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
Background: Latex of Haines. (Euphorbiaceae), botanical source of , a caustic irritant, is being used in different Ayurvedic therapeutics, after proper processing () in some specific media. of latex with (juice of tamarind leaves) using (instrument/pot kept under sunlight for drying) has been recommended in Ayurveda texts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!