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Introduction to Ayurveda-Introduction to Ayurveda-Safety Aspects of Herbo-Safety Aspects of Herbo-Metallic Compounds-Rasa Metallic Compounds-Rasa
Aushadhi of AyurvedaAushadhi of Ayurveda
Prof. G.P. Dubey, Dr. Aruna Agrawal,
Prof. G.V. Rajamanickam
Centre for psychosomatic & Biofeedback Medicine&
Deptt. Of Basic Principles, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHUDeptt. Of Basic Principles, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU& &
Centre for Advanced Research in Indian System of Medicine,Centre for Advanced Research in Indian System of Medicine,SASTRA, Thanjavur SASTRA, Thanjavur
Ayurvedic approach of HealthAyurvedic approach of Health
Ayurveda is a name which the Ancient Indians Ayurveda is a name which the Ancient Indians gave to their science of medicine. Ayuh means gave to their science of medicine. Ayuh means life and Veda means knowledge. Therefore life and Veda means knowledge. Therefore Ayurveda is a science by the knowledge of Ayurveda is a science by the knowledge of which life can be prolonged and its nature can be which life can be prolonged and its nature can be understood. In a broader sense, Ayurveda like understood. In a broader sense, Ayurveda like Dharma (religion) is not decompartmentalized; it Dharma (religion) is not decompartmentalized; it includes the adaptation of customs, traditions, includes the adaptation of customs, traditions, ethics, hygiene and medicine.ethics, hygiene and medicine.
The fundamental concept is mainly based on Samkhya and Nayaya Vaisheshika system of Indian philosophy. Subject matter is scattered in Vedas, Upanishads and other Classical literature.
Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Ashtanga Samgrah are three important Medical Texts.
Subject Matter:Subject Matter:
Ayurvedic concept of Health is based on Ayurvedic concept of Health is based on Tridosha Theory. Tridosa is biological Tridosha Theory. Tridosa is biological entity responsible for structural, entity responsible for structural, functional and behavioral dimensions of functional and behavioral dimensions of
the living organism.the living organism. Doshas are two types -Doshas are two types - Manasik (Psychic) – Sattva, Raja & TamaManasik (Psychic) – Sattva, Raja & Tama Sharirika (Somatic) – Vata, Pitta & KaphaSharirika (Somatic) – Vata, Pitta & Kapha
Sharirika and Mansika dosas are interacting Sharirika and Mansika dosas are interacting each other therefore, psychosomatic each other therefore, psychosomatic interaction is responsible for maintenance of interaction is responsible for maintenance of physiological homeostasis.physiological homeostasis.
MIND BODY INTERACTION
S R T
P V K
SIGNIFICANCE OF PRAKRITI IN CLINICAL MEDICINE
1) Promotive Health
2) Preventive Health
a) Clinical application of constitution study (Prakriti)
b) Identification of Risk Factors
c) Course, Complication and Ultimate prognosis of the disease.
d) Drug body interaction
FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR HEALTH AND DISEASE
1) Society at risk
a) Rural urban differences
b) Economic status
c) Education & Profession
2) Family at risk
a) Structure of Family
b) Familial diseases
c) Social stress (marital tension , Strained inter- personal relationship, Poor religious affiliation )
3) Individual at risk
a) Psychosomatic constitution
b) Individual habits
Ayurvedic approach of therapy Ayurvedic approach of therapy
i.i. Non-Pharmacologic procedures: Diet, Non-Pharmacologic procedures: Diet, exercise, yogic-meditation relaxation exercise, yogic-meditation relaxation practices, observance of sadvritta (socio-practices, observance of sadvritta (socio-cultural conduct) as per doshik setup, and cultural conduct) as per doshik setup, and circadian and seasonal variation.circadian and seasonal variation.
ii. ii. PharmacologicPharmacologic: plant based single and poly : plant based single and poly herbal preparations.herbal preparations.
Bhasma: Powder of a substance obtained by Bhasma: Powder of a substance obtained by calcination is called Bhasmas. It is applied to calcination is called Bhasmas. It is applied to metals and minerals and animal productsmetals and minerals and animal products
Rasa-Yoga: Preparations containing minerals as Rasa-Yoga: Preparations containing minerals as main ingredients are called Rasa-yoga. Abhrak main ingredients are called Rasa-yoga. Abhrak (Mica), Makshik (copper-pyrites) , Swarna (gold), (Mica), Makshik (copper-pyrites) , Swarna (gold), Rajat (silver), Tamra (copper), Kamsya (Bell metal) Rajat (silver), Tamra (copper), Kamsya (Bell metal) etc.etc.
Rasa Aushadhi: Preparations containing metals, Rasa Aushadhi: Preparations containing metals, minerals are considered rasa-aushadhi:minerals are considered rasa-aushadhi:
Mercury, Arsenic, Lead, Zinc, Tin, Iron, Sulphur & Mercury, Arsenic, Lead, Zinc, Tin, Iron, Sulphur & Copper are mainly utilized for the preparation of Copper are mainly utilized for the preparation of Ayurvedic formulations. Metals are generally toxic in Ayurvedic formulations. Metals are generally toxic in its native form.its native form.
Several methods have been described for Several methods have been described for detoxification of metals & minerals in classical detoxification of metals & minerals in classical literature of Ayurveda. literature of Ayurveda.
Documentation of the classical preparation along with Documentation of the classical preparation along with their ingredients including history of use.their ingredients including history of use.
Identification of new compound (herbo-metallic) Identification of new compound (herbo-metallic) showing therapeutic efficacy.showing therapeutic efficacy.
Standardization of classical procedure by following Standardization of classical procedure by following objective parameters.objective parameters.
Biological standardization of the product along with Biological standardization of the product along with evaluation of safety and efficacy profile.evaluation of safety and efficacy profile.
Preparation of Makardhwaj as per classical method (Rasa Tarangini ) human dose 125mg to 250mg/day
Gold - 1 partMercury - 4 partSulphur - 8 part
Experimental Animal Study
Maximum Human Dose= 250mg/day ; Average Human Maximum Human Dose= 250mg/day ; Average Human Wt=50kgWt=50kg
Per Kg Dose=250/50=5mg ; Animal Dose ten Times morePer Kg Dose=250/50=5mg ; Animal Dose ten Times more
ACUTE TOXICITY OF MAKARDHWAJAnimal model - Charles foster strain rats
Dose level Dose level (mg/ kg)(mg/ kg) Sample sizeSample size Mortality after Mortality after
24 hrs.24 hrs.
5050 66 0/60/6
100100 66 0/60/6
150150 66 0/60/6
200200 66 0/60/6
250250 66 0/60/6
300300 66 0/60/6
No lethality was found at the highest dose of No lethality was found at the highest dose of 300mg/kg/day 300mg/kg/day
Neurobehavioral toxicity following Makardhwaj
(Dose 50 mg/kg)
TestsTests
ObservationsObservations
InitialInitial After 6 After 6 hrshrs
After 12 After 12 hrshrs
After 24 After 24 hrshrs
Flexing Flexing reflexreflex ++ ++ ++ ++
GraspingGrasping ++ ++ ++ ++
Corneal Corneal reflexreflex ++ ++ ++ ++
EquilibriumEquilibrium ++ ++ ++ ++
Head Head shakingshaking ++ ++ ++ ++
AuditoryAuditory ++ ++ ++ ++
No neurobehavioral abnormality was observed No neurobehavioral abnormality was observed following oral administration of Makardhwajfollowing oral administration of Makardhwaj
Chronic Toxicity of Chronic Toxicity of Makardhwaj:Makardhwaj:
Chronic toxicity of studies were carried Chronic toxicity of studies were carried out among albino rabbits of Holland out among albino rabbits of Holland strain with average body weight of strain with average body weight of 1.86±0.58kg upto 3 months. 1.86±0.58kg upto 3 months.
The dose of Makardhwaj was The dose of Makardhwaj was 50mg/kg/day50mg/kg/day
No adverse effect on hemopoetic, No adverse effect on hemopoetic, Gastro-intestinal, Hepatic & kidney Gastro-intestinal, Hepatic & kidney function test were noticed.function test were noticed.
Right Kidney
Normal Micro angiography of the Kidney
Left Kidney
Damage with HgCl2
(High Dose)
Damage with HgCl2 (Low Dose)
Dose 5.0 mg/kg body wtDose 2.5 mg/kg body wt
Makardhwaj +HgCl2
HgCl2 2.5 mg/kg body wt; Makardhwaj 12.50 mg/kg body wt
Heavy Metals µg/gm of the product (JAMA) (SASTRA & BHU)
Lead : 37000 22000
Mercury : 22800 23800
Arsenic : 8100 6200
Mahayograj guggulu (with silver & makardhwaj) is an Ayurvedic herbo - metallic preparation mainly advocated in the management of Rheumatoid and Osteo-arthritis.
Presence of Organic materials
MET. ENGG. IT- BHU & SASTRA, THANJAVUR
Mahayogaraj Guggulu (with Silver and Makardhwaj)
Silver particle
Sem of Mahayograj guggul (with Sem of Mahayograj guggul (with silver and Makardhwaj)silver and Makardhwaj)
Tubular
particles
Fused &
Solidification
cracks
Fine Spherical
particles
Flakes
Particles sizes varies from 2-100 microns
Acute toxicity of Mahayograj guggulu (with silver & Acute toxicity of Mahayograj guggulu (with silver & Makardhwaj)Makardhwaj) Animal model: Charles Foester Strain Animal model: Charles Foester Strain
rats.rats.
Dose LevelDose Level
(mg/kg body (mg/kg body wt.)wt.)
Sample SizeSample SizeMortality after Mortality after
72 hrs.72 hrs.
250250 66 0/60/6
500500 66 0/60/6
10001000 66 0/60/6
15001500 66 0/60/6
20002000 66 0/60/6
Neurobehavioural acute toxicity following Mahayograj Neurobehavioural acute toxicity following Mahayograj Guggulu (with Silver & Makardhwaj)Guggulu (with Silver & Makardhwaj)
(Dose 250 (Dose 250 mg/kg body wt)
TestsTestsObservationsObservations
InitialInitial After 24 After 24 hrs.hrs.
After 48 After 48 hrs.hrs.
After 72 After 72 hrs.hrs.
Flexing Flexing reflexreflex ++ ++ ++ ++
Grasping Grasping reflexreflex ++ ++ ++ ++
Corneal Corneal reflexreflex ++ ++ ++ ++
Body Body equilibriumequilibrium ++ ++ ++ ++
Head Head shakingshaking ++ ++ ++ ++
AuditoryAuditory ++ ++ ++ ++
Chronic Toxicity of Mahayograj Chronic Toxicity of Mahayograj Guggulu (with silver & Guggulu (with silver &
Makardhwaj)Makardhwaj)Chronic toxicity of studies were carried Chronic toxicity of studies were carried out among albino rabbits of Holland out among albino rabbits of Holland strain with average body weight of strain with average body weight of 1.90±0.55kg upto 3 months. 1.90±0.55kg upto 3 months.
The dose of Mahayograj Guggulu (with The dose of Mahayograj Guggulu (with silver & Makardhwaj) was silver & Makardhwaj) was 250mg/kg/day250mg/kg/day
No adverse effects on hemopoetic No adverse effects on hemopoetic Gastro-intestinal, Hepatict and kidney Gastro-intestinal, Hepatict and kidney function test were noticed.function test were noticed.
Changes in Acetylcholine concentration following Changes in Acetylcholine concentration following oral administration of Mahalaxmivilas ras with oral administration of Mahalaxmivilas ras with
gold mahayograj guggulu with gold & Mahayograj gold mahayograj guggulu with gold & Mahayograj guggulu with silver & makardhwajguggulu with silver & makardhwaj
After 28 After 28 daysdays Initial Initial After 14 After 14
daysdaysAfter 28 After 28
daysdays
Normal ControlNormal Control 24.8224.82±1.32±1.32
23.4223.42±1.02±1.02
24.3224.32±2.10±2.10
28.8228.82±1.96±1.96
27.4227.42±1.42±1.42
28.6228.62±2.05±2.05
MahalaxmMahalaxmii
vilas Ras vilas Ras (Swarna (Swarna yukta)yukta)
10 mg/10 mg/Kg body Kg body
wt.wt.----
21.6221.62±1.05±1.05
22.3222.32±1.60±1.60 ----
26.4526.45±2.11±2.11
25.7225.72±1.82±1.82
MahayogrMahayograj aj
Guggulu Guggulu with goldwith gold
50 mg/50 mg/Kg body Kg body
wt.wt.----
19.7519.75±2.01±2.01
18.6218.62±1.62±1.62 ----
23.6523.65±2.75±2.75
22.6022.60±2.13±2.13
MahayogrMahayograj aj
Guggulu Guggulu with Silver with Silver
& & MakardhwMakardhw
ajaj
50 mg/50 mg/Kg body Kg body
wt.wt.----
18.6518.65±1.82±1.82
17.5217.52±1.61±1.61 ----
20.7420.74±1.20±1.20
19.7519.75±3.95±3.95
Changes in nor-adrenaline following oral Changes in nor-adrenaline following oral administration of Mahalaxmivilas ras with gold administration of Mahalaxmivilas ras with gold mahayograj guggulu with gold & Mahayograj mahayograj guggulu with gold & Mahayograj
guggulu with silver & makardhwajguggulu with silver & makardhwaj
After 28 After 28 daysdays Initial Initial After 14 After 14
daysdaysAfter 28 After 28
daysdays
Normal ControlNormal Control 0.3750.375±0.042±0.042
0.3720.372±0.059±0.059
0.3860.386±0.062±0.062
0.6710.671±0.025±0.025
0.6890.689±0.043±0.043
0.6490.649±0.030±0.030
MahalaxmMahalaxmii
vilas Ras vilas Ras (Swarna (Swarna yukta)yukta)
10 mg/10 mg/Kg body Kg body
wt.wt.----
0.3520.352±0.50±0.50
0.3420.342±0.040±0.040 ----
0.2690.269±0.052±0.052
0.6310.631±0.061±0.061
MahayogrMahayograj aj
Guggulu Guggulu with goldwith gold
50 mg/50 mg/Kg body Kg body
wt.wt.----
0.2620.262±0.035±0.035
0.2710.271±0.041±0.041 ----
0.5200.520±0.062±0.062
0.5250.525±0.025±0.025
MahayogrMahayograj aj
Guggulu Guggulu with Silver with Silver
& & MakardhwMakardhw
ajaj
50 mg/50 mg/Kg body Kg body
wt.wt.----
0.2400.240±0.071±0.071
0.2350.235±0.062±0.062 ----
0.4250.425±0.025±0.025
0.4200.420±0.021±0.021
Changes in Dopamine following oral Changes in Dopamine following oral administration of Mahalaxmivilas ras with gold administration of Mahalaxmivilas ras with gold mahayograj guggulu with gold & Mahayograj mahayograj guggulu with gold & Mahayograj
guggulu with silver & makardhwajguggulu with silver & makardhwaj
After 28 After 28 daysdays Initial Initial After 14 After 14
daysdaysAfter 28 After 28
daysdays
Normal ControlNormal Control 0.8600.860±0.025±0.025
0.8720.872±0.035±0.035
0.9050.905±0.065±0.065
1.2451.245±0.120±0.120
1.2651.265±0.112±0.112
1.2821.282±0.102±0.102
MahalaxmMahalaxmii
vilas Ras vilas Ras (Swarna (Swarna yukta)yukta)
10 mg/10 mg/Kg body Kg body
wt.wt.----
0.8320.832±0.040±0.040
0.8450.845±0.056±0.056 ----
1.2351.235±0.072±0.072
1.2301.230±0.062±0.062
MahayogrMahayograj aj
Guggulu Guggulu with goldwith gold
50 mg/50 mg/Kg body Kg body
wt.wt.----
0.7250.725±0.062±0.062
0.7150.715±0.032±0.032 ----
1.0251.025±0.095±0.095
1.0231.023±0.102±0.102
MahayogrMahayograj aj
Guggulu Guggulu with Silver with Silver
& & MakardhwMakardhw
ajaj
50 mg/50 mg/Kg body Kg body
wt.wt.----
0.6450.645±0.060±0.060
0.6300.630±0.042±0.042 ----
0.9850.985±0.072±0.072
0.9800.980±0.081±0.081
Clinical StudyClinical Study
Procedure:Procedure:27 cases (14 male & 13 female) 27 cases (14 male & 13 female)
receiving Mahayogaraj Guggulu with receiving Mahayogaraj Guggulu with silver & Makardhwaj in the dose of 2 tab silver & Makardhwaj in the dose of 2 tab twice in a day prescribed by qualified twice in a day prescribed by qualified Ayurvedic physicians were selected.Ayurvedic physicians were selected.
The cases receiving the therapy The cases receiving the therapy were carefully monitored for adverse were carefully monitored for adverse reaction on different system.reaction on different system.
Three successive follow-up studies Three successive follow-up studies were carried out.were carried out.
Toxicity studies of the subjectsToxicity studies of the subjects
FactorsFactorsObservationsObservations
Initial Initial After 1 monthAfter 1 month After 3 monthsAfter 3 months
Level of lead in blood and urine following Level of lead in blood and urine following oral administration of Mahayograj guggulu oral administration of Mahayograj guggulu (with silver & makardhwaj) in rheumatoid (with silver & makardhwaj) in rheumatoid
arthritis casesarthritis cases
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Initial After 1 month After 2 months After 3 months
BloodUrineg
/dl
Normal range – In Blood <29 gm/dl In Urine < 2.3 gm/dl
Level of mercury in blood and urine following oral Level of mercury in blood and urine following oral administration of Mahayograj guggulu (with silver administration of Mahayograj guggulu (with silver
& makardhwaj) in rheumatoid arthritis cases& makardhwaj) in rheumatoid arthritis cases
0
5
10
15
20
25
Initial After 1 month After 2 months After 3 months
BloodUrine
g/d
l
Normal range – In Blood < 2.0 gm/dl In Urine < 2.3 gm/dl
Level of Arsenic in blood and urine following oral Level of Arsenic in blood and urine following oral administration of Mahayograj guggulu (with silver administration of Mahayograj guggulu (with silver
& makardhwaj) in rheumatoid arthritis cases& makardhwaj) in rheumatoid arthritis cases
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Initial After 1 month After 2 months After 3 months
BloodUrine
g/d
l
Normal range – In Blood < 3.0 gm/dl In Urine < 8.4 gm/dl
Elimination of lead after withdrawal Elimination of lead after withdrawal of Mahayograj guggulu of Mahayograj guggulu
with silver and makardhwaj :-with silver and makardhwaj :-
0
20
40
60
Initial After 7 days After 15 days
UrineBlood
gm
/dl
ConclusionConclusion Ayurveda has adopted holistic approach. It Ayurveda has adopted holistic approach. It
includes the entire spectrum of life.includes the entire spectrum of life. The object is to enhance longevity.The object is to enhance longevity. The application of fundamental principles of The application of fundamental principles of
Ayurveda is helpful in the prevention and Ayurveda is helpful in the prevention and management of various mental and physical management of various mental and physical disorders.disorders.
The non-pharmacologic procedures include The non-pharmacologic procedures include observance of good conduct and practice of observance of good conduct and practice of relaxation, meditation and other yogic practices relaxation, meditation and other yogic practices in order to maintain the positive health.in order to maintain the positive health.
In Ayurveda various metal and minerals are In Ayurveda various metal and minerals are used for the prevention and management of used for the prevention and management of various diseases. The metals are modified in a various diseases. The metals are modified in a new compound which have therapeutic new compound which have therapeutic potentials.potentials.