Open AccessArsenic in the management of leukemia: an Ayurvedic perspective
Author(s) -
Satadru Palbag,
Dev Nath Singh Gautam
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of ayurvedic and herbal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2454-5023
DOI - 10.31254/jahm.2017.3311
Subject(s) - arsenic , leukemia , ayurvedic medicine , medicine , traditional medicine , chemistry , immunology , organic chemistry
Gauripasan, Harital and Manhasilaare important classical Ayurvedic arsenic containing minerals found in Rasashastra (Indian Alchemy). Though there are no direct references about the role of these minerals in treating leukemia but there are several references of the above minerals in combating blood disorders, infection and anemia which can occur secondary to leukemia. This review discusses the probable role of this arsenic based Ayurvedic compounds in the management of leukemia, its study from ancient classics supporting its therapeutic efficacy and also to draw a comparison among the effectiveness in between several arsenic containing mineral groups in Ayurveda.