Open AccessEffect of Dooshivishari Agada over MSG-induced reproductive toxicity w.s.r. ovary and follicle count
Author(s) -
Jyoti Rani,
Mahesh P Savalagimath
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
ayu
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-9382
pISSN - 0974-8520
DOI - 10.4103/ayu.ayu_166_17
Subject(s) - follicle , ovary , follicle stimulating hormone , reproductive toxicity , ovarian follicle , antral follicle , histopathology , monosodium glutamate , toxicity , medicine , physiology , endocrinology , biology , andrology , hormone , luteinizing hormone , pathology
Monosodium glutamate (MSG), an extensively used flavor enhancer, produces degenerative changes in cell and causes neural death which cause imbalance in endocrine system and disturb the body system. While taking consideration of its potency and affinity, it falls under the category of Dooshi Visha , which leads to various diseases among which Kshapayet Shukram is one and can be correlated with disturbance in reproductive system which may be endocrinological or related to gametes. Dooshivishari Agada (DVA) is a herbomineral formulation which is mentioned for the treatment of Dooshi Visha .