ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2005
Can homeopathic arsenic remedy combat arsenic poisoning in humans exposed to groundwater arsenic contamination?: a preliminary report on first human trial.
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- Mutagenic, Carcinogenic, and Teratogenic Effect of Heavy Metals.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022Review
- Two Cases of Fulminant Hepatic Failure from Amanita phalloides Poisoning Treated Additively by Homeopathy.Ochsner journal · 2014Article
- Post-cancer Treatment with Condurango 30C Shows Amelioration of Benzo[a]pyrene-induced Lung Cancer in Rats Through the Molecular Pathway of Caspa- se-3-mediated Apoptosis Induction: -Anti-lung cancer potential of Condurango 30C in rats.Journal of pharmacopuncture · 2013Article
- A Follow-Up Study on the Efficacy of the Homeopathic Remedy Arsenicum album in Volunteers Living in High Risk Arsenic Contaminated Areas.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2011Article
- Can homeopathy bring additional benefits to thalassemic patients on hydroxyurea therapy? Encouraging results of a preliminary study.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2010Article
- Cytoprotective Activity of Glycyrrhizae radix Extract Against Arsenite-induced Cytotoxicity.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2008Article
- Can administration of potentized homeopathic remedy, Arsenicum album, alter antinuclear antibody (ANA) titer in people living in high-risk arsenic contaminated areas? I. A correlation with certain hematological parameters.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2006Article
- Anti-oxidant Effect of High Dilutions ofDose-response : a publication of International Hormesis SocietyArticle
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Abstract
Groundwater arsenic (As) has affected millions of people globally distributed over 20 countries. In parts of West Bengal (India) and Bangladesh alone, over 100 million people are at risk, but supply of As-free water is grossly inadequate. Attempts to remove As by using orthodox medicines have mostly been unsuccessful. A potentized homeopathic remedy, Arsenicum Album-30, was administered to a group of As affected people and thereafter the As contents in their urine and blood were periodically determined. The activities of various toxicity marker enzymes and compounds in the blood, namely aspartate amino transferase, alanine amino transferase, acid phosphatase, alkaline phosphatase, lipid peroxidation and reduced glutathione, were also periodically monitored up to 3 months. The results are highly encouraging and suggest that the drug can alleviate As poisoning in humans.
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