Quality control parameters for Tamra (copper) Bhasma

Comparative Study of Media in the Preparation of Tamra Bhasma with Special Reference to Tamaka Svasa

Three types of tamra bhasmas separately prepared by using the media of mercury, Solanum xanthocarpum and sulphur were tested in patients of tamaka svasa. Results suggest that the process of making tamra bhasma with sulphur is superior to others due to several reasons.

Safety and Toxicity Profile of Some Metallic Preparations of Ayurveda

Metals and minerals are used profusely in practice of Ayurveda after proper incineration by the name of Bhasma. Some metals and minerals have the potency to produce toxic effects in human being. In this paper safety and toxicity profiles of Tamra Bhasma (incinerated copper, Cu), Lauha Bhasma (incinerated iron, Fe), and Yashada Bhasma (incinerated Zinc, Zn) has been presented, which reveal no se...

TAMRA/TAMRA Fluorescence Quenching Systems for the Activity Assay of Alkaline Phosphatase

We introduce two types of fluorescence-quenching assay for alkaline phosphatases (APs) by using a carboxytetramethyl-rhodamine (TAMRA)-labeled phosphate-binding tag molecule (TAMRA-Phos-tag). In the first assay, TAMRA-labeled O-phosphorylethanolamine (TAMRA-PEA) was used as an artificial AP-substrate. TAMRA-Phos-tag specifically captured TAMRA-PEA to form a 1:1 complex at pH 7.4; the intensity ...

Quality Control Parameters for Mitochondria Transplant in Cardiac Tissue

Transplant of mitochondria for cardioprotection has been shown to be efficacious in vitro and in vivo in animal models. The transition from animal to human models requires that effective quality control be used in the isolation and verification of mitochondrial viability and function. Herein, we describe standard procedures that can be used to isolate mitochondria and assess their quality and f...

Establishing Quality Control Values for Hematology Parameters: An Insight.