Role of Asgand [Withania somniferd] in cadmium chloride induced nephrotoxicity in Rats
Hamdard Medicus. 2005; 48 (3): 48-51
in English
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ABSTRACT
Asgand consists of roots of Withania somnifera [Family Solanaceae], a well-famed drug in Indian system of medicine especially Unani and Ayurveda. The similarity in the restorative properties of Asgand and ginseng roots has led to Asgand being named as [Indian ginseng] Crude powder of Asgand was studied in rats for their ability to inhibit the nephrotoxicity induced by cadmium chloride. Cadmium is a well-known toxicant with the reported effect in mammal kidney tissue [Friberg, 1959, Funakoshi et al, 1995, Srivastava et al, 1996]. Crude powder of Asgand [Withania somnifera] significantly inhibited the toxicity produced by Cadmium chloride
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Rats
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Selenium
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Blood Urea Nitrogen
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Plant Extracts
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Plant Roots
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Cadmium Chloride
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Medicine, Unani
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Tocopherols
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Panax
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Glutathione
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Hamdard Med.
Year:
2005
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