Critical Review on Herbo-Mineral Formulations in Cancer: Palliative Care
Abstract:Rasashastra [Iatrochemistry] is a branch of Ayurveda which contain herbo-mineral preparations which helps in treatment of diseases. Minerals and metallic compounds like Mica, Copper and Iron pyrites, Mercury, Gold, Zinc, Brass, gems like Ruby, Diamond, calcium compounds like Lime soda are used after proper purification. Several studies done on these formulations shows anti-cancer activity. Thus some are directly indicated in arbuda chikitsa [cancer treatment]. Arbuda chikitsa [cancer treatment] has described … Show more
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