AGAD YOGAS IN AYURVEDA: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF CLASSICAL FORMULATIONS AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC UTILITY

*Dr. Durga Lal Sharma

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is a conventional medical system with origins in the Indian subcontinent. There are eight main medical specialties in it. One of the specialist branches of Ayurveda, known as Agada Tantra, provides incredibly detailed knowledge regarding both living and non-living toxins, as well as how to remove them from the body. There are different types of Agada yogas that are mentioned in the Vishachikitsa granthas which possess antitoxic properties, antioxidant activities can be very useful in such disease condition. In today’s era we need complete Nirvishikarana (Detoxification) because many of the diseases are caused due to cumulative, concocted, and incompatible dietary habits. These Agadas are used to treat poisoning cases and its complication. Various Agadas are mentioned in various ancient books for the treatment of toxicity. This article makes an effort to review different Agad Yogas mentioned in Ayurvedic literature.

Keywords: Agad Yogas, Vishachikitsa, Ayurveda.