World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

CHRONIC CUMULATIVE LEAD TOXICITY AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

Dr. Rashmi Saini,* Dr. Anita Sharma and Dr. Ravi Kushwaha

ABSTRACT

Lead is the most abundant of the heavy metals in the Earth’s crust. It has been used since prehistoric times, and has become widely distributed and mobilized in the environment. In this article the chronic cumulative lead toxicity will can be diagnose by using history of exposure lead added to petrol, lead from an active industry, such as mining, lead-based paints and pigments, lead solder in food cans, ceramic glazes, drinking-water systems with lead solder and lead pipes, lead in products, such as herbal and traditional medicines, folk remedies, cosmetics and toys clinical manifestations As the toxicogenesis of chronic lead poisoning mentioned in Ayurved. Hence the chikitsa will be applied for the management of Chronic lead toxicity of such toxicant. Vaman (induce emesis) by dhamardav and, Virechan (induce purgation) by snuhi will help to remove chronic cumulative lead toxicity along with vitiated doshas. Drugs likes Ajeet Agad, Kalyanak sarpi, Sankhpushpi will be beneficial in the management of chronic cumulative lead toxicity. Thus the diagnostic protocol and ayurvedic management may play important role to cure the chronic cumulative lead toxicity as per current aspect.

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