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Compositional data on some Persian bezoars.
Acta Zoologica Et Pathologica Antverpiensia
|February 1, 1976
Summary
Persian bezoars, historically used as medicine, were analyzed. Ellagic acid was the predominant component, with some stones containing bile pigments, calcite, minerals, or artifacts.
Area of Science:
- Geochemistry
- Pharmacology
- History of Medicine
Background:
- Bezoars are historically significant concretions from Persia.
- They have been traditionally used as medicinal agents and health-preserving tonics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the composition of fourteen Persian bezoars.
- To understand the materials used in traditional Persian medicine.
Main Methods:
- Chemical analysis of bezoar samples.
- Identification of organic and inorganic components.
Main Results:
- Ellagic acid was the predominant compound found in the analyzed bezoars.
- Other components identified include bile pigments, calcite, mineral substances, and artifacts.
Conclusions:
- Persian bezoars are complex formations with varied compositions.
- Ellagic acid is a key component, suggesting potential pharmacological properties.