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Title: :  Toxicological Assessment of Gandhak: Ayurvedic Shodhana and Safety Perspectives
PaperId: :  25708
Published in:   International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education
Publisher:   IJARIIE
e-ISSN:   2395-4396
Volume/Issue:    Volume 11 Issue 1 2025
DUI:    16.0415/IJARIIE-25708
Licence: :   IJARIIE is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Author NameAuthor Institute
Dr. Amandeep SharmaDesh Bhagat Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Punjab, India
Dr. Smita JoharDesh Bhagat Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Punjab, India

Abstract

Ayurveda
Gandhak, Sulfur, Ayurveda, Shodhana, Toxicology, Heavy Metals, Ayurvedic Pharmacology, Rasashastra, Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), Purification Techniques, Safety Assessment, Analytical Evaluation, Therapeutic Efficacy.
The therapeutic potential of sulfur (Gandhak) has been extensively documented in Ayurvedic literature, where it is described as a potent agent for detoxification and disease management [1, 2]. However, the presence of toxic impurities such as arsenic, lead, and mercury in raw sulfur necessitates its purification (Shodhana) to ensure safety and efficacy [3, 5]. The present study aimed to explore the Ayurvedic purification process of Gandhak and its impact on physicochemical, toxicological, and therapeutic parameters. Raw sulfur was procured and authenticated through classical and modern standards [3, 6]. The Shodhana procedure was carried out as described in classical Ayurvedic texts using Triphala Kashaya, cow's milk, and herbal decoctions [1, 2]. Analytical evaluation of Gandhak pre- and post-Shodhana revealed significant alterations in its physicochemical properties, such as reduced particle size, improved solubility, and elimination of impurities. Advanced spectroscopic methods like XRD, FTIR, and ICP-MS further validated the removal of heavy metals and the optimization of sulfur's elemental composition [10]. Toxicological studies were conducted following OECD guidelines, including acute, sub-acute, and chronic toxicity evaluations on laboratory animals [4, 5]. Post-Shodhana Gandhak exhibited significantly reduced toxicity, as evidenced by improved biochemical, hematological, and histopathological parameters. Moreover, genotoxicity and mutagenicity studies confirmed its safety profile [9]. Additionally, modern insights into sulfur's role in mitigating oxidative stress through modulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) align with its therapeutic relevance in conditions like cancer [7]. Ayurvedic safety parameters, including Vyadhi Kshamatva (immune response) and Agni Deepana (digestive enhancement), were assessed in test subjects, demonstrating enhanced therapeutic potential of Shodhita Gandhak [11, 12]. This integrative study bridges traditional Ayurvedic practices with modern analytical and toxicological frameworks, reaffirming the safety and efficacy of Gandhak after purification. These findings underscore the importance of adhering to classical Shodhana procedures for optimizing the medicinal utility of Ayurvedic formulations [8, 10].

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IJARIIE Dr. Amandeep Sharma, and Dr. Smita Johar. "Toxicological Assessment of Gandhak: Ayurvedic Shodhana and Safety Perspectives" International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education Volume 11 Issue 1 2025 Page 757-763
MLA Dr. Amandeep Sharma, and Dr. Smita Johar. "Toxicological Assessment of Gandhak: Ayurvedic Shodhana and Safety Perspectives." International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education 11.1(2025) : 757-763.
APA Dr. Amandeep Sharma, & Dr. Smita Johar. (2025). Toxicological Assessment of Gandhak: Ayurvedic Shodhana and Safety Perspectives. International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(1), 757-763.
Chicago Dr. Amandeep Sharma, and Dr. Smita Johar. "Toxicological Assessment of Gandhak: Ayurvedic Shodhana and Safety Perspectives." International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 1 (2025) : 757-763.
Oxford Dr. Amandeep Sharma, and Dr. Smita Johar. 'Toxicological Assessment of Gandhak: Ayurvedic Shodhana and Safety Perspectives', International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 1, 2025, p. 757-763. Available from IJARIIE, http://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/Toxicological_Assessment_of_Gandhak__Ayurvedic_Shodhana_and_Safety_Perspectives_ijariie25708.pdf (Accessed : ).
Harvard Dr. Amandeep Sharma, and Dr. Smita Johar. (2025) 'Toxicological Assessment of Gandhak: Ayurvedic Shodhana and Safety Perspectives', International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(1), pp. 757-763IJARIIE [Online]. Available at: http://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/Toxicological_Assessment_of_Gandhak__Ayurvedic_Shodhana_and_Safety_Perspectives_ijariie25708.pdf (Accessed : )
IEEE Dr. Amandeep Sharma, and Dr. Smita Johar, "Toxicological Assessment of Gandhak: Ayurvedic Shodhana and Safety Perspectives," International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 757-763, Jan-Feb 2025. [Online]. Available: http://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/Toxicological_Assessment_of_Gandhak__Ayurvedic_Shodhana_and_Safety_Perspectives_ijariie25708.pdf [Accessed : ].
Turabian Dr. Amandeep Sharma, and Dr. Smita Johar. "Toxicological Assessment of Gandhak: Ayurvedic Shodhana and Safety Perspectives." International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education [Online]. volume 11 number 1 ().
Vancouver Dr. Amandeep Sharma, and Dr. Smita Johar. Toxicological Assessment of Gandhak: Ayurvedic Shodhana and Safety Perspectives. International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education [Internet]. 2025 [Cited : ]; 11(1) : 757-763. Available from: http://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/Toxicological_Assessment_of_Gandhak__Ayurvedic_Shodhana_and_Safety_Perspectives_ijariie25708.pdf
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