Role of Asgand [Withania somniferd] in cadmium chloride induced nephrotoxicity in Rats
Hamdard Medicus. 2005; 48 (3): 48-51
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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 (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Ratos
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Selênio
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Nitrogênio da Ureia Sanguínea
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Extratos Vegetais
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Raízes de Plantas
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Cloreto de Cádmio
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Medicina Unani
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Tocoferóis
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Panax
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Glutationa
Limite:
Animais
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Hamdard Med.
Ano de publicação:
2005
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