Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Traditional Medicinal Preparations

Ayurvedic medicinal preparations, commonly known as bhasmas, were analysed for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). All the preparations contained PAH. The level of total PAH varied widely (2.32-9.55 ppm) among the preparations tested. Similarly, the benzo(a)pyrene level also...

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Published in:Human & experimental toxicology 1991-09, Vol.10 (5), p.347-350
Main Authors: Jani, J.P., Raiyani, C.V., Mistry, J.S., Kashyap, S.K.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Medicine, Ayurvedic
Polycyclic Compounds - analysis
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Summary:Ayurvedic medicinal preparations, commonly known as bhasmas, were analysed for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). All the preparations contained PAH. The level of total PAH varied widely (2.32-9.55 ppm) among the preparations tested. Similarly, the benzo(a)pyrene level also varied the highest concentration being 9.7 ppm.
ISSN:0960-3271
1477-0903
DOI:10.1177/096032719101000508