Can I Eat Gandhak? Understanding the Risks and Traditional Uses
                                
                                
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                                Raw, unprocessed sulfur, also known as gandhak, is considered toxic for human consumption and can lead to adverse health effects such as skin rashes and organ damage. However, in Ayurvedic medicine, sulfur is used therapeutically after a rigorous purification process called shodhana to create formulations like Gandhak Rasayana.