THE EFFECT OF BHASMAS OF MAKSHIKA AND MAKSHIKA SATVA ON THE BLOOD PROFILE OF RABBITS

Anc Sci Life. 1997 Oct-Dec; 17(2): 83–93.

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THE EFFECT OF BHASMAS OF MAKSHIKA AND MAKSHIKA SATVA ON THE BLOOD PROFILE OF RABBITS

Anand Kumar Choudhary and S.K. Dixit

Department of Rasashastra, Institute of medical sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi- 221 005, India.

Received April 3, 1997; Accepted August 11, 1997.

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Abstract

Bhasmas of makshika and makshika satva were prepared according to Ayurvedic classics. These bhasmas are indicated for the treatment of pandu, kustha and as rasayana. An experimental study was done to see the effect these bhasmas on blood profile of rabbits. On haemoglobin percentage results are encouraging.

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