Abstract

A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON THE CONCEPT OF PRATIVISHA IN AGADA TANTRA

Dr. Athira S.P.* and Dr. Suresh Y.

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Abstract

Prativisha is the one which counteracts the poisonous substance. Ayurveda Acharyas have explained many opinions regarding Prativisha which is administered after fifth Vega and before the seventh Vega, also considered as one among Chaturvimshati Upakrama. Prativisha denotes the administration of Visha in Vishaja condition. Visha has the properties such as Theekshna, Ashu, Vyavayi, Ashukari, etc and spreads all over the body, since it possess these properties Visha can be administered as Prativisha. There are mainly two types of Visha, Sthavara and Jangama. We get many references in various Visha granthas and Puranas regarding that the person who is poisoned with Sthavara visha can be pacified with Jangama Visha and vice versa. Different method of administration is explained by different acharyas, improper dosage is considerd as harmful. In this article an attempt is made to compile the information available in various treatises about Prativisha which is used for the revival of the patient.

Keywords: Prativisha, Visha Dravya, Sthavara visha, Jangama visha.