AN AYURVEDIC REVIEW ON CONCEPT OF DUSHIVISHA IN AGADTANTRA
Dr. Swati M. Nikam*
ABSTRACT
Agadtantra is a significant branch of Ayurveda, has a particular focus on managing toxic bites, poisonous combinations, food poisoning, and drug toxicity. In today's rapidly industrializing world, the increased exposure to toxins due to industrialization, lifestyle changes, and modern food production methods has made this ancient concept even more pertinent. This branch considers several conditions to be equivalent to poison: Viruddha Ahar: Food items, when combined inappropriately, can act as a poison within the body. Ama Dosha: Food that is not adequately digested and metabolized leads to the accumulation of toxins in the body. Dushivisha: Artificial and concocted poisons, such as those found in pollution and in food additives, are considered as toxins according to Ayurveda. In this article we are going to review this Dushivisha concept of Agadatantra subject in the view of Ayurveda science.
Keywords: Agadtantra, Ayurveda, Fetus, Dushivisha.
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