Experimental evaluation of Vanga Sindoora for its
nephroprotective activity
Accepted 17th
January, 2024
Drjayalaxmim Laxmi
Department of Rasa shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Sri
Siddarameshwara
Ayurvedic Medical College, Bidar, Karnataka, India
The most potent
and fast-acting Rasaaushadhis (metal-mineral preparations) have been repeatedly
criticized for their heavy metal toxicity. To rule out this myth in scientific
era Vanga sindoorasagandha bahirdhuma kupipakwa rasayana
(rejuvenating traditional preparation using a glass bottle and purified forms
of tin, sulphur and others as ingredients) which possesses qualities like
Deepana (appetizer), Balya (strenhening), Dhatusthairykara (tissue
rebuilding), Sarva prameahahara(anti diabetic), was selected and prepared
as per the classics and assessed for nephroprotective efficacy in gentamicin
induced nephrotoxicity protocol in Wister strained albino rats. The assessment
was done by analyzing blood parameters S.Urea, S.creatinine, S.electrolytes and
histopathological study of kidneys. The data was analysed by one way Annova
test. The results of the test group showed a significant improvement in renal
function in both hematological and histological reports compared to the standard
group. Vanga sindoora dose of 2.25 mg/0.2kg (Human Dose 125 mg) was more
effective than the Vanga sindoora group dose 4.5 mg/0.2kg (Human Dose 250
mg) and had the best Nephro Protective effect.
Key words:
Albino rat,
Gentamicin,
Nephrotoxicity, Vangasindoora.
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Cite this article as:
Laxmi D (2024). Experimental
evaluation of Vanga Sindoora for its nephroprotective activity. Med. Med. Sci.
12(1): 012-021.