Abstract

EVALUATION OF IN VIVO EFFICACY OF DHANYAK LEAVES LEPA AND SILVER NITRATE GEL AGAINST BHALLATAKA INDUCED LOCAL TOXICITY IN WISTAR RATS

Supriya B. Pundge* and J. J. Phadake

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Abstract

Thus, Accidental contact dermatitis resulting from the local toxicity of Bhallataka has been a persistent issue in our society. In allopathic medicine, the treatment for the local side effects of Bhallataka typically focuses on alleviating the presenting symptoms rather than offering targeted medication. This usually involves cleaning the affected areas with fresh water, followed by the application of mild emollients or medicinal creams containing active ingredients like Silver Nitrate or Silver Sulfadiazine. As compared to this, “Dhanyak leaves lepa” can prove to be a better treatment for the local side effects of Bhallataka. Dhanyak lepa can provide as a better and more costeffective therapy option for local toxicity in Bhallataka, which can be utilised at the household level because Dhanyak is easily available plant, which can also be cultivated in small pots. Dhanyak lepa is also easy to prepare. No complicated machines or training is required. If Dhanyak Lepa is verified, Ayurveda as a life science would be glad for resisting the toxicity of Bhallataka.

Keywords: Dhanyak leaves lepa, Bhallataka, Ayurveda.