International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine
A Comparative Evaluation of the Wound Healing Efficacy of Madhvadi Lepa and Silver Nitrate Gel in Semecarpus anacardium Linn. Oil-Induced Dermal Toxicity in Albino Mice
By Bhimashankar Upase, Sunila Deo - and Sakshi Tyagi.
Abstract
Background
Semecarpus anacardium Linn.(SA) is widely used in Ayurveda but is known to cause dermal toxicity due to irritant phenolic compounds. Modern management relies on symptomatic treatment like Silver Nitrate, whereas the classical formulation Madhvadi Lepa is traditionally indicated for toxic skin inflammation. Its efficacy, however, has not been experimentally validated.