Abstract

EFFECT OF SHODHAN PROCESS ON TOXICITY OF ERAND BEEJ (RICINUS COMMUNIS LINN.SEEDS)

Dr. Gajanan Diliprao Chatuphale*

Abstract

Agadtantra is one of the important branches of Ashtang Ayurveda which is related with study of poisons (Visha). Ayurveda have stated various types of poisons as Visha, Upavisha. These poisons can be used as medicines directly or can be added in various formulations only after proper Shodhan (Purification) procedures. Eranda Beej (Ricinus communis Linn. Seeds) are considered as one of the most potent poisons known till today to mankind but not included in any type of poison in Ayurveda but Shodhan Procedure of Eranda Beej is mentioned in the texts and it stated that Eranda beej is to be used only after Shodhan process. To test efficiency of Shodhan process by chemical and animal experiments and to establish the safe use of Eranda Beej after Shodhan as a medicine to mankind; current paper aims towards the topic - Effect of Shodhan Process on Toxicity of Erand Beej (Ricinus communis Linn. Seeds).

Keywords: Shodhan, Ricin, Pottali, Erand Beeja.