Jakridari Lauha; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Jakridari Lauha (JDL) an Ayurvedic preparation used as a traditional medicine in the treatment of hepatic diseases in the rural population. To find out the toxicological characteristic of JDL, it was administered chronically to the male rats at a dose of 400 mg/kg. After 45 days chronic administration of the JDL preparation the following toxicological… Continue reading Jakridari Lauha; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Amavatari Ras; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Amavatari Ras is a Ras Aushadhi of Ayurveda. Mercury is known as Rasa in Ayurveda and medicine that is prepared using purified mercury, purified Sulphur along with other ingredients is named as Ras aushadhi (Mercurial Preparations). Para, Parad, Rasa or mercury is a heavy metal that remains liquid at room temperature. It is used in… Continue reading Amavatari Ras; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants; Uses, Indications, Side Effects

Skeletal muscle relaxants include a variety of structurally unrelated compounds that can be classified into two main categories: antispasticity and antispasmodic medications. These agents have different indications, mechanisms of action, and side-effect profiles. Understanding these differences can improve selection of an appropriate agent to optimize patient-specific therapy. Muscle relaxants treat two main conditions spasticity (stiff,… Continue reading Skeletal Muscle Relaxants; Uses, Indications, Side Effects