Understanding the efficiency of Shodhana, a classical drug detoxification technique that may increase safety in using three varieties of Abrus precatorius L. seeds-a toxic Schedule E1 drug used in various herbal formulations

• Main Authors: Vikram E N T (Author), Kamaraj R (Author), Ilavarasan R (Author), Kusuma G (Author), Susikumar Sundharamoorthy (Author), Ch V. Narasimhaji (Author), Gokul Marimuthu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Abrus precatorius L. is a noxious vein native to south east asia and popularly called as Gunja in Ayurveda. The seeds of this plant are considered as a potent raw drug used in various herbal formulations such as Gunjadi tailam, Gunjagarbha rasa etc. and used to treat various ailments suc...