Woman claimsleadpoisoningfromMaharishiherbalproduct

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Dear Mandakini,

It is a good query.

I do use sufficient quantities of bhasmas -independantly or in combination with

other herbs, since last 18 years. I have yet to counter a case with adverse

reactions.

If prepared according to shastra, the bhasmas do not exhibit toxic effects.

But, a word of caution here is necessary. Bhasmas should be used as per the

indications and as per the prescribed dose which are very minute. Use of bhasmas

subsequent to improper diagnosis, improper evaluation of patient's prakruti and

saatmya can cause trouble to patient.

Hence proper study and understanding of bhasmas is necessary before we put them

to use. Side-effects are occuring because the bhasmas are easily available

over-the -counter without prescription, people try to self-treat themselves

after reading some literature in print media or from some friend's

recommendation. Many times it has been observed by me at our association level

that people do short-term courses of Ayurveda and/or alternative medicines and

start considering themselves as full-fledged doctors/vaidyas. If such people

experiment in bhasma therapy, then there are chances that blunders can occur.

Judicious use is advisable, whether it is bhasma or antibiotic.

 

Dr.D.B.Muzumdar

M.D.Ayurveda-Medicine(Mumbai-India)

Vice-President,BAMSGraduates Association, Maharashtra(India)

 

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mandv m

ayurveda

Saturday, March 15, 2008 9:00 AM

Re: <ayurveda> Re: Woman claims

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Muzumdarji,

You must have seen many patients.

Do you use bhasma and have you seen side effects?

Also, do you know whether the metals are still toxic if prepared according to

shastra?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Dear

I would definitely like to point out that Panchkarma is being extensively

practised in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan also besides Kerala.AND there is

nothing much difference from Kerala variety except language and names of

procedures and herbs.All basic Ayurveda is the same in principles and practice.

The only difference is in the hype created about Kerala due to aggressive

advertisement, marketing and strong support from state governmental agencies who

are promoting Panchkarma as a package of medical tourism and include it in the

brochures on tourism send abroad. Other states lag behind in this strategy.

 

Dr.D.B.Muzumdar

M.D/Ayurveda-medicine (Mumbai-India)

< dahpc >

 

dear dr. Muzumdar,

 

my point is one of emphasis, which is, that kerala vaidyas seems to

rely less on bhasmas than in the north

 

as for it being THE center for ayurveda, i am not meaning to step on

any toes - certainly the vaidyas i know in Nepal would disagree!

 

however, is it not true that the most advanced and authentic

techniques of ayurveda, such as panch karma, have been spread from kerala?