A brief review on toxicological aspect of bhallataka

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Journal name: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Original article title: A brief review on toxicological aspect of bhallataka
The International Ayurvedic Medical Journal (IAMJ) is a peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to Ayurveda. It aims to integrate Ayurvedic concepts with modern scientific understanding, offering a comprehensive source of validated knowledge for both the modern Ayurvedic community and the broader medical fraternity.

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Ukey Usha Haridas
Patil Dhiraj Baliram


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Year: 2023

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Bhallataka is one of the medicinally important plants included in UpavishaVarga by our ancient Acharyas . In Indian medicine, it has a wide range of therapeutic uses. Since Bhallataka is extremely hot and sharp in its attributes; it should be used with caution. All the parts are poisonous mostly seeds are hazardous to humans because of their irritant properties. Precautionary methods must be followed right from collection of Bhallataka and disposal of media and handling of utensils used in the Shodhana process. In Ayurveda , it is mentioned that the drug Bhallataka should be used after Shodhana . Some individuals show allergic reactions to it. Accidental poisoning may result from the administration of juice internally by quakes. Toxicological manifestations are described in both Ayurveda as well as modern science. Hence, here is an attempt to give an outline of the toxicological aspect of Bhallataka in Ayurveda and modern toxicology. Keywords: Ayurveda , Bhallataka , Semecarpus anacardium, Toxicology INTRODUCTION Agadtantra is an important branch among the Ashtang Ayurveda which describes the Ayurvedic aspect of toxicology i

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