A Review on Therapeutic Use of Agadas in Ancient Ayurveda
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Agadtantra is one of the branches among Ashtanga Ayurveda. The word Agadtantra is derived from two words-Agad and Tantra. Agada means anything that conquers a poison and Agadtantra is a system of knowledge for conquering poisons. AacharyaCharaka explained that even strong poison is consumed in a proper way,it may work as a medicine (amruta) and medicine consumed in improper way works as a poison. AacharyaVagbhata in AshtangaSangraha well explained the use of vishdravyas(poison) in rasayanchikitsa i.e., for promoting immunity and maintain health. Every drug when used as medicine, the shodhana (purification) procedure is most important. In the process of shodhana the impure drug becomes pure and the medicinal properties of the drug increases due to contact in various dravyas. Through this research paper I am going to discuss the therapeutic properties of Agada in ancient Ayurveda.
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Manjusha Mehar, Kalpana R. Chavhan, Shama S. Suryawanshi
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