CLASSICAL REVIEW OF PARADA AJEERNA I.E MERCURY TOXICITY
Dr. Ravindra Angadi and Dr. Sangeeta Rao*
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda has used mineral and herbomineral substances in therapeutics since time immemorial. But with the recent questions raised regarding the safety of these formulations for containing considerable levels of heavy metals like lead, mercury &/ or arsenic etc,there is a need to scientifically evaluate & establish the safety of such preparations. A drug can be a nectar or poison. Classics of Ayurveda do mention the hazards of drugs which are not properly manufactured. Such mentions clearly show that they were fully aware of the hazards of these heavy metals. This article highlights the various methods told to be adopted to prevent any untoward complications and even if in any eventuality, side effects are noticed, the treatments have been mentioned.
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