A REVIEW ARTICLE ON TOXICOLOGY IN AYURVEDA

Background: The traditional medical method known as Ayurveda originated on the Indian subcontinent. Sthavara Visha, Jangama Visha, Gara Visha, Dushi Visha, Dhatu Visha, Aahara Vishaktata, Madyaja Vishaktata, Janpadodhwansa etc. These are included in the category of Ayurvedic toxicology. This branch focuses on Visha, including how it manifests and how to treat it. Aim: Raising awareness about Ayurvedic toxicology is the aim of this study. Materials and techniques: reviewed from a range of relevant papers, websites, and Ayurvedic literature. Result: Agada Tantra is the branch that describe different sources of Visha, their signs and symptoms, complications and its treatment, plant poisons, animal poisons, environmental toxins, slow acting poisons, Viruddha Aahara, etc. are some of the examples. Discussion and conclusion: The Agada Tantra describes "Chaturvimshati Upakrama" as a therapy modality that helps the body dissolve, neutralize, and get rid of toxins. Many people refer to "Agada yoga" as an antidote. The goal of therapy is to rehabilitate poison-injured individuals and protect healthy individuals against poisons. KEYWORDS: Agada tantra, Visha, Poison, Treatment, Toxicology.