Transient acute paralysis (? Toxicity of ayurvedic medications)- a Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research and Review - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Ayurvedic medicines have a long history of usage in Indian history. Side effects have been listed but enough experience of side effects and toxicity in humans is unknown. Here is a case presented with possible toxicity of Brahmi, Ashwagandha and Shankhpushpi or synergism of side effects resulting in transient paralysis which relieved completely and spontaneously within few days.
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Rajeev Vinayak, Manisha Behal
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