Significance of Toxic effect
Toxic effects encompass a variety of harmful impacts on biological systems due to exposure to certain substances. According to Ayurveda and scientific perspectives, these effects may include adverse health reactions from both natural and synthetic substances, such as paralysis from particular nut preparations, health issues linked to heavy metals, and detrimental outcomes from pesticides, drugs, or plants. The need for purification, safety assessments, and effective delivery systems is essential in mitigating these toxic effects, emphasizing the importance of proper usage and handling.
Synonyms: Harmful effect, Detrimental effect, Negative effect, Adverse effect, Noxious effect, Adverse reaction
In Dutch: Giftig effect; In Finnish: Myrkyllinen vaikutus; In Spanish: Efecto tóxico
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Hindu concept of 'Toxic effect'
In Hinduism, the term "Toxic effect" relates to harmful consequences from specific nut preparations, notably those that can induce paralysis, highlighting the importance of careful consumption and awareness of potentially hazardous substances.
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) The adverse effects caused by certain preparations of the nuts, specifically mentioned as causing paralysis.[1]
The concept of Toxic effect in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Toxic effect" relates to adverse reactions from administering a substance, which were reportedly not observed in the chronic toxicity study of Sameera Pannaga Rasa, suggesting its potentially safe profile.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) These are the harmful effects of a substance, and neonatal animals are more vulnerable to the toxic effects of pyrethroids.[2] (2) The harmful consequences of a substance, such as the detrimental effects of pulegone at a certain concentration, can hinder its positive effects on wound healing.[3] (3) Harmful impacts that substances, such as cigarette smoke, can have on biological functions, which TH may help alleviate.[4] (4) Negative impacts caused by a substance that compromise health, often leading to cell death or dysfunction.[5]