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A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF VISHAGHNA GANA (ANTIPOISONOUS DRUGS)- UNEXPLORED DIMENSION OF ANTIDOTE W.S.R. TO BRIHATRAYEE

Dr. Narendra Kumar Singh*, Dr. Saroj Gautam and Dr. Abdur Rahaman

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Abstract

Any substance that, when consumed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin, has the potential to kill or severely harm an organ is considered a poison (Visha). According to Ayurveda, "Vishaadajananatvaat Cha Vishamityabhideeyate" is the term used to describe Visha, the substance that results in Vishad (ill effects).[1] The Ayurvedic branch that addresses toxicological issues is called Agada Tantra. To stop Visha's (the poison) effects, antidotes and anti-poisonous drugs are necessary. Ayurveda is a traditional Indian science with Ashtangas (eight branches). Agadtantra is a special branch among these eight that deals with toxicity and its management. The discovery of new medicines has a huge potential thanks to empirical information about medicinal plants, which is essential in primary healthcare. In Ayurveda samhitas and texts, there are several references to Vishaghna Dravya (Anti Poisonous). Many categories and groups are used to list several plants, animal products, and minerals. For example, Vishaghna Gana in Charak Samhita, Aragwadhadi Gana, Anjanadi Gana, Patoladi Gana, etc. in Sushruta Samhita, and similarly Astanga hridayam also has comparable groups of medications.

Keywords: Poison, Visha, Vishaghna, Anti-toxic, Agada.