Ayurveda, the ancient Indian bioscience depicts all the aspects of a healthy living. Entire concepts of Ayurveda were branched out into 8. Agada tantra is one among the 8 branches of Ayurveda which deals with treatment of diseases caused by plant and animal poisons substances, toxic food, poisonous metals & minerals. Specific antidotes were prescribed in Ayurvedic texts for nullifying poisonous effects. Poison is a substance taken in or formed in the body that destroys life or impairs health. Chelation therapy is of the modern method used for removing of toxins from the body. Chelating agents which are used in chelation therapy have its own limitations and side effects. Basavarajeeyam is an important Ayurvedic textbook for physicians of Ayurveda. This text clearly mentioned about the different types of poisonous substances and its antidote in Visha Chikitisa (treatment of poison). This paper highlights different types of poisons and its antidotes mentioned in Visha Chikitsa of Basavarajeeyam textbook.
Ayurveda is an Indian ancient bio-science which deals with all the aspects of healthy living. Ayurveda involves use of drugs obtained from plant, animal, metal and mineral origin. Some of these drugs may be available in toxic or non-toxic form. There are many Samskaras (pharmaceutical processes) mentioned in Ayurveda to convert the toxic substances to non-toxic forms. Shodhana (Purification therapy) is one among them. A vast amount of literary resources illustrated the knowledge of Ayurveda; Arogya Raksha kalpadrumah is one of the Kerala traditional Ayurvedic paediatric care text book, which has given separate illustration about purification of toxic substances. As utility of Ayurvedic drugs are increasing day by day, before using of drugs for therapeutic purposes there is a need of proper Shodhana (purification) to reduce the toxic effect and attain desired results. To illustrate the purification of drugs and methods explained in Arogya Raksa Kalpadrumah.
Introduction: Ayurveda is covered in a number of regionally written books. One such book that is popular in Kerala is Kriya koumadi. It is among the most well-liked and often used books in toxicology.It offers a number of simple, workable formulae that may quickly be created and used to cure toxic diseases.A few essential criteria, including as origin, base, features, and potency, are used to categorize poisons. Upavisha-related symptoms are less toxic, less severe, and often not life-threatening, and their toxicity may be controlled with therapeutic therapies.In addition to providing an in-depth analysis of each of the 11 Upavisha and their treatments, Kriyakoumadi also offers a variety of simple, doable remedies that may be used to reduce toxicity.Material and Methods: Consulted mainly from kriya Koumadi, famous toxicology book in kerala, from a range of databases websites and publications. Aim: By learning about the Prathyoushadha (medicine which is used for pacifying the poison) for the Upavisha(semipoisonous substances) aims to raise public knowledge.Result:Upavishaclassification was done and Prathyoushadhafor each upavishahas been documentedDiscussion and conclusion: As our forefathers, the Vishavaidyas, showed, even with less advanced medical technology than we presently have, these remedies may result in amazing outcomes in situations of poisoning. If the Vishavaidyasof today spread more essential knowledge about poison management, the human species would tremendously benefit. Additionally, it will help throw light on the traditional regional practices that are still observed in many parts of the world.
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