Anti Tumour Activity Of Guru Pathangam Against Dalton Ascites Lymphoma (Dal) In Mice

Abstract

The present investigation was taken to explore the anticancer property of the Guru Pathangam in swiss albino mice against Dalton ascites lymphoma (DAL). The experimental parameters used were mean survival time, increase in life span, cell count and hematological parameters. The groups were divided in four controls, standard (5-flurouracil) and Guru Pathangam in 5 mg/kg for 3 days and 14 days peroral administration. The drugs were administered orally for 14 days to DAL groups except the control group. The siddha formulation produced the significant action against the cancer group’s animal in all parameters. The Guru Pathangam was found to be good anticancer drug in siddha system.