Author:
C. Nille Guruprasad,S. Nille Omkar,K. Chaudhary Anand
Abstract
Copper has been widely used for various purposes since the Vedic periods. It plays a vital role in human physiology and has been used to treat different ailments in its mineral forms. Tamra Bhasma, the oldest medicinal form of copper, has been used in Ayurveda for centuries. In the traditional practice of Ayurvedic pharmaceutics, copper is converted into its safe and effective nanomedicine form, Tamra Bhasma. This literature review provides a comprehensive analysis of copper (Tamra), covering its traditional uses, pharmaceutical processes, therapeutic applications, pharmacological activities, safety profiles, and reports on the structural identification of Tamra Bhasma. This examination extends from the Vedic and Samhita periods to recent developments.
Publisher
International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology
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