Abstract

EVALUTION OF MANIKYA BHASMA AS NEUROPROTECTIVE ACTIVITY IN VIVO

Dr. Reena S. Yadav*

Abstract

Neurodegeneration is the umbrella term for the progressive loss of structure or function of neuron including death of neurons. Neurodegeneration can be found in many different levels of neuronal circuity ranging from molecular to systemic. Neuron cells once died cannot be regenerated. Today the cases of neurodegenerative diseases are increasing day by day because of environmental haphazard, pollution, stress and sedentary life style of people. There are number of patients suffering from neurodegenerative disease in India. Treatment for the diseases is only symptomatic and treatment given is very costly. If neuroprotective drugs are used in such patients it may prove beneficial. As per ayurvedic text Manikya is medhya, vaat kapha har, bhutonmad naashak, vaatnaadi paushtikar. Previously ratnas were used for parad bandhan.[1] As the priority of Ras shastra is to attain a Body that is deha dharan.[2] hence Ras shastra had used almost all the ratnas(gems) for the purpose of inducing the longevity of life in human body.[3] Also internal use of the ratnas can cure the several diseases present on the earth.[4] Hence in the present study an attempt is made to carry out the experimental study of neuroprotective activity in swiss albino mice.

Keywords: Neurodegeneration, Manikya is medhya, vaat kapha har, bhutonmad naashak, vaatnaadi paushtikar.