Summary of Research Findings
Summary of Research Findings
Summary of Research Findings
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Cancer <strong>Research</strong> (continued)<br />
2. Title<br />
Antineoplastic Properties <strong>of</strong> Maharishi Amrit Kalash [MAK-5], An Ayurvedic Food Supplement, Against 7,12-<br />
Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene-Induced Mammary Tumors in Rats<br />
Publication<br />
Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Research</strong> and Education in Indian Medicine, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 1-8, July-September 1991.<br />
Authors<br />
Hari M. Sharma,* Chandradhar Dwivedi,** Bryan C. Satter,** and Hussein Abou-Issa.*<br />
Conducted at<br />
**College <strong>of</strong> Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210<br />
**College <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007<br />
<strong>Summary</strong><br />
The herbal mixture Maharishi Amrit Kalash-5<br />
(MAK-5) was tested for antineoplastic properties<br />
against 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA)-<br />
induced mammary tumors in rats. The 0.2%<br />
(w/w) MAK-5-supplemented diet protected<br />
against DMBA-induced carcinogenesis during<br />
the promotion phase by reducing both tumor<br />
incidence and multiplicity. MAK-5 provided<br />
up to 62.5% protection (p
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