title: Toxicity of semecarpus anacardium extract.
abstract: Toxicity by oral route administration of S. anacardium extract with peanut oil was compared against the same extract emulsified with Tween-80 saline. The traditional way of administration with peanut oil was found to be safe and upto 25 mg/kg/day x9 days, increase in weight, RBCs & haemoglobin % was observed without mortality. Same dose with Tween-80 saline was found to have adverse effects regarding all the pharameters with 16.5% mortality. This study support Ayurvedic method of administration for efficacy without toxicity.
authors.affiliation: Eisen Pharma Co. P. Ltd, 34/7 Erandwana, Pune 411 004, India.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Patwardhan
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Saraf
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: David