A Critical Review of Tamra and Its Toxicity
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Tamra is one of the dhatuja visha, we get ample of references regarding its therapeutic aspects in our ayurvedic literature. It is mainly used in the form of bhasma, if bhasma are not prepared by correct methodology, then it becomes toxic. Copper deficiency can result in the expression of an inherited defect such as Meknes syndrome. Acquired deficiency is mainly pathology of infants; however, it has been diagnosed also in children and adults. Most cases of copper deficiency have been described in malnourished children. Animal and human studies have shown that copper is involved in the function of several enzymes. Studies have also shown that copper is required for infant growth, host defense mechanisms, bone strength, red and white cell maturation, iron transport, cholesterol and glucose metabolism, myocardial contractility, and brain development. The most constant clinical manifestations of acquired copper deficiency are anemia, neutropenia, and bone abnormalities. Other, less frequent manifestations are hypopigmentation of hairs, hypotonicity, impaired growth, increased incidence of infections, and alterations of phagocytic capacity of the neutrophils, abnormalities of cholesterol and glucose metabolism, and cardiovascular alterations. Acute copper poisoning is well described in animals (especially in cows and sheep). Cases of acute poisoning occur frequently in India.
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Pravanchana Sahu, Prafulla . , Prashant D Math
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