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| Year : 1988 | Volume
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Toxicity of Semecarpus anacardium extract
Bhushan Patwardhan, MN Saraf, SB David
Eisen Pharma Co. P. Ltd, 34/7 Erandwana, Pune 411 004, India
Correspondence Address:
Bhushan Patwardhan
Eisen Pharma Co. P. Ltd, 34/7 Erandwana, Pune 411 004
India
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Toxicity by oral route administration of S. anacardium extract with peanut oil was compared against the same extract emulsified with Tween-80 saline. The traditional way of administration with peanut oil was found to be safe and upto 25 mg/kg/day x9 days, increase in weight, RBCs & haemoglobin % was observed without mortality. Same dose with Tween-80 saline was found to have adverse effects regarding all the pharameters with 16.5% mortality. This study support Ayurvedic method of administration for efficacy without toxicity. |
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