Summary of Research Findings
Summary of Research Findings
Summary of Research Findings
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References:<br />
Hari M. Sharma, Chandradhar Dwivedi, Bryan C. Satter, Krishnamurthy P. Gudehithlu, Hussein Abou-Issa,<br />
William Malarkey, and Gopi A. Tejwani. Antineoplastic properties <strong>of</strong> Maharishi-4 [MAK-4] against DMBA-induced<br />
mammary tumors in rats. Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, Vol. 35, No. 4, pp. 767-773, 1990.<br />
Richard W. Hemingway and Peter E. Laks, editors. Plant Polyphenols: Synthesis, Properties, Significance.<br />
New York: Plenum Press, 1992.<br />
Hari M. Sharma, Silva Hanissian, Anil K. Rattan, Stephen L. Stern, and Gopi A. Tejwani. Effect <strong>of</strong> Maharishi<br />
Amrit Kalash on brain opioid receptors and neuropeptides. Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Research</strong> and Education in Indian<br />
Medicine, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 1-8, 1991.<br />
Paolo Scartezzini and Ester Speroni. Review on some plants <strong>of</strong> Indian traditional medicine with antioxidant<br />
activity. Journal <strong>of</strong> Ethnopharmacology, Vol. 71, pp. 23-43, 2000.<br />
Hari M. Sharma. Free radicals and natural antioxidants in health and disease. Journal <strong>of</strong> Applied Nutrition<br />
(in press).<br />
2. MA-631:<br />
Mineral Pitch, Indian Bedellium, Himalayan Silver Fir, Dry Ginger, Catkins, Picrorhiza kurroa, Galls, Black<br />
Pepper, Indian Kudju, Bamboo, Chinese Cinnamon, Cinnamon, Saffron, Cardamom. Processed in the<br />
extracts <strong>of</strong>: Indian Trumpet Flower, Cashmere Bark, Small Caltrops, Aegle marmelos, Trumpet Flower,<br />
Uraria Pitch, Tinospora cordifolia, Country Mallow, Licorice, Indian Asparagus, Winter Cherry, Indian Kudju,<br />
Raisins, Mycrostylis wallichii, Globe Thistle, Cumin Seeds, Wild Cumin, Pluchea lanceolata, Inula racemosa,<br />
Baliospermum montanum, Major Catkins, Tellycheri Bark, Nut Grass, Indian Gooseberry, Chebulic myrobalans,<br />
Beleric myrobalans.<br />
MA-631 contains the following biologically active ingredients, many <strong>of</strong> which are antioxidants:<br />
• Bi<strong>of</strong>lavonoids<br />
• Ascorbic acid<br />
• Thiamin<br />
• Niacin<br />
• Alkaloids<br />
• Rutin<br />
Reference:<br />
Atef N. Hanna, Hari M. Sharma, Ellen M. Kauffman, and Howard A. I. Newman. In vitro and<br />
in vivo inhibition <strong>of</strong> microsomal lipid peroxidation by MA-631. Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior,<br />
Vol. 48, No. 2, pp. 505-510, 1994.<br />
3. MA-471:<br />
Enicostema littorale, Phyllanthus niruri, Eugenia jambolana, Melia azadirachta, Terminalia arjuna, Aegle marmelos,<br />
Asphaltum. Processed in the extracts <strong>of</strong>: Aegle marmelos, Momordica charantia.<br />
Reference:<br />
Amulya R. Sircar, Ramesh C. Ahuja, Shankar M. Natu, Birendra Roy, and Hari M. Sharma. Hypoglycemic,<br />
hypolipidemic and general beneficial effects <strong>of</strong> an herbal mixture MA-471. Alternative Therapies in Clinical<br />
Practice, Vol. 3, No. 5, pp. 26-31, 1996.<br />
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