Abstract

ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY

Suman Gothwal*

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Abstract

A field of study in environmental science that is concerned with the assessment of toxic substances in the environment-, is called environmental toxicology.[1] Pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the environment. These harmful materials are called pollutants. Some pollutants produce acute symptoms and some produce symptoms after a long time. Regular exposure to pollutants like dust, chemicals, etc. results in the accumulation of these substances in our body and causes illness. The three major types of pollution are air pollution, water pollution, and land pollution. Agad Tantra is a special branch of Astang Ayurved that deals with the study of all types of poisons and their treatment. The concept of air pollution, water pollution, and soil pollution have also been discussed in classical texts and their role in causing pandemics. This article will give an approach to find out solutions for environmental pollution through ancient science.

Keywords: Environmental pollution, Air pollution, Land pollution, Water pollution.