A Critical Review on Sugandhadi Agada

Abstract

Background: One of the subdisciplines of Ashtanga Ayurveda is known as Agadatantra, and it deals with the various conditions associated with poisoning as well as their diagnosis and treatment. Sarpavisha is the most important Visha because it is the condition that requires urgent assistance. There are many Agada Yogas (anti-poisonous formulations) that are helpful in Sarpavisha Chikitsa mentioned by Ayurvedic Acharyas. Sugandhadi Agada is one of the Agada Yogas mentioned by Acharya Vagbhatta in Ashtanga hridye and Acharya Vriddha Vagbhatta in Ashtanga Sangraha. Aim and objectives: Based on the function of Sugandhadi agada's ingredients as described in various classical texts, this review and debate will focus on Mandali snake bite poisoning. Materials and Method: By focusing on its properties and mechanism of action, the comprehensive review of Sugandhadi Agada formulation is done using texts like Ashtanga Hridye and Ashtanga Sangraha. Observations and Results: Sugandhadi Agada, as described by Acharya Vagbhatta and Vriddha Vagbhatta, contains eight drugs, all of which have Vishahara, Jwarhar, raktapittahar, and Shothohara properties and can be used to treat Mandali Sarpavisha. Conclusion: Sugandhadi Agada, as mentioned by Acharya Vagbhatta and Acharya Vridda Vagbhata in Mandali Sarpavisha Chikitsa, might be one of the effective anti-poisonous formulations that ought to be tried for experimental and clinical trials in Sarpavisha Chikitsa. Key words: Agada Tantra, Sarpadamsha Chikitsa, Sugandhadi Agada, Mandali Sarpavisha