TOXICOLOGICAL REVIEW OF ARK (AN UPVISHA IN AYURVEDA)
Dr. Anurag Narware*, Dr. Mohammad Arif and Surabhi Khare
ABSTRACT
In classical text two varieties of Arka is described Shwetaarka and Raktarka, both varieties having therapeutic values. Various part of the drug is used in different diseases to combat and got relief from the diseases. This review is an attempt for information about the upvisha (Semi Poisonous drugs) described in Classical texts with Special reference to their literary, pharmacological activity, their toxicological effect, fatal period, fatal dose, treatment, postmortem appearance and medico legal aspects.
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