Abstract

GANDHAKA IN MEDICINE

*Dr. Swapnali Khabade, Dr. Jyotsna S. Gulhane, Dr. Sanjay Dahake and Dr. Shubhada Joshi

Abstract

Gandhaka is being used as medicine not only in ayurveda but also in foreign countries since very long. In 1200 BC charaka mentions of Sulphur being used in many diseases. Then in eighth century sulphur was being used along with Parada for medicine preparation as well as for Dhatuvada. In western countries sulphur was being used for diseases like Asthama and skin diseases. Now it’s uses have become clear. Now sulphur is used as antibiotic in modern medicine. Here this article is an attempt to expose the role of Sulphur, from ancient days till today. In modern medicine or in encient medicine the purpose of using sulphur has not changed. Its properties are proving since long that how efficient and important medicine it is. Modern medicine and ayurveda too, are showing same effects in curing diseases. Recently lot of studies also show Its importance as medicine as well as a neutrient. From its availability as sulphur powder to organic sulphur methylsulfonylmethane, in every form it is essential to human being.

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