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Minerals Used in Indian Medicine


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The paper points out the various minerals used in Indian medicine. Difficulties in standardisation of various mineral substances used in Hindu medicine are noted. The more important therapeutic values claimed for the Ayurvedic medicine are mentioned. Attention is drawn to the need for research in the field of mineral medicine.
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S. R. N. Murthy
307-C/10, 18th Main, Vijayanagara, Bangalore-560040, India

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The paper points out the various minerals used in Indian medicine. Difficulties in standardisation of various mineral substances used in Hindu medicine are noted. The more important therapeutic values claimed for the Ayurvedic medicine are mentioned. Attention is drawn to the need for research in the field of mineral medicine.