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Toxicity means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Ancient Science of Life: Śodhana: An Ayurvedic process for detoxificationToxicity as per the concept of Ayurveda, “even a strong poison can be converted to an excellent medicine if processed and administrated properly. On the other hand, even the most useful medicine may become a poison if handled incorrectly.” Over time Ayurvedic practioners have tried to develop a number of traditional methods to convert toxic medicinal plants to useful medicines. Ancient healers, who developed formulations based on medicinal herbs, were probably not aware of the chemical composition of the herbs. Ayurveda uses many toxic natural drugs either in their crude form or after subjecting them to Śodhana processes for treating human ailments.
The traditional system of purification (Śodhana) can influence the phytochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological profile of the plant drugs and thereby useful in increasing safety profile and efficacy of the drugs. It is worthwhile to adopt Śodhana processes as per Indian system of medicine in the development of herbal formulations with application of modern technology to assess its safety and efficacy. Studies have shown that the toxic constituents are transferred into media rendering the drug nontoxic. Specific media has definitely an important role in making a drug act without causing side-effects/adverse effects.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
An overview on methotrexate toxicity in clinical practice < [2020: Volume 9, October issue 12]
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy with concurrent chemoradiation for HNSCC. < [2018: Volume 7, July issue 13]
Antioxidants' role in cancer patients undergoing chemo or radiotherapy. < [2022: Volume 11, June issue 7]
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Weight Loss Supplements: Boon or Bane? < [v.24(3): 1–103 2017 May]
Saffron: A Look from the Customer in Vietnam < [v.30(2): 1–184 2023 Apr]
Theophylline toxicity: Undiagnosed patient survives in ED case report < [Volume 16 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2009]
Evidence-Based Safety and Efficacy of Herbo-Mineral Formulations < [Volume 10, Suppl 3: May-June 2023]
Review of research on gynecological cancers in ayurveda – an update < [Volume 4, issue 3: May- June 2017]
A critical review on madanphala (randia dumetorum (retz) poir.) < [Volume 6, Issue 3: May - June 2019]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Management of radiation-induced oral mucositis using an ayurveda preparation – a case report < [2019, Issue 3, March]
A study of subacute toxicity of kajjali, a combination of mercury and sulphur on albino rats < [2014, Issue VI Nov-Dec]
Cytoprotective activity of ashwagandha siddha grutha against cyclophosphamide induced toxicity in wistar rats < [2014, Issue I Jan-Feb]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Toxicity of Liberin, an anti-diabetic herbal mix, in rats < [Volume 14 (issue 6), Nov-Dec 2023]
Mangiferin shields rat hearts from cyclophosphamide toxicity. < [Volume 8 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2017]
Characterization of venom neutralization by indigenous Sri Lankan medicine < [Volume 8 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2017]
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
Comparative toxicity profiles of Plumbago zeylanica L. root petroleum ether, acetone and hydroalcoholic extracts in Wistar rats < [Volume 36 (3); 2015 (Jul-Sep)]
Review of research works done on Tamra Bhasma [Incinerated Copper] at Institute for Post-Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar < [Volume 34 (1); 2013 (Jan-Mar)]
A comparative toxicological study of Rasamanikya prepared with three different methods < [Volume 34 (3); 2013 (Jul-Sep)]
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