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Ayurveda a science of life has described all aspects of our lives. It addresses the preventive/ health care, disease conditions and treatment to be followed. For this purpose it has mentioned eight limbs of Ayurveda. One of it is Dramshta – Agadatantra – Vishchikitsa. Agada Tantra—this branch deals with toxicology—explaining poisons, their effects, and treatment. In this, toxic substances - Visha are primarily classified into two broad categories - Sthavara Visha (inanimate poisons) and Jangama Visha (animate poisons). This classification is based on the source of the poison, whether it originates from a plant/mineral (non-living) or an animal (living). Here an attempt is to understand the nature, symptoms, and treatment of these poisons which is vital for Ayurvedic treatment protocol, particularly in emergencies involving poisoning, bites, or toxic exposure.

Agadatantra – Vishchikits, Sthavara Visha, Jangama Visha