Evolution of “Agadatantra”- Forensic Medicine and Toxicology of Indian System of Medicine: A Review
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
BACKGROUND: With the evolution of Indian civilization and its development, Agadatantra came to light as one of the eight branches of Ayurveda, the Indian system of medicinedisciplined and has evolved a lot over the years. Agadatantra mainly deals with the toxicological aspect ofAyurveda and code of conducts relevant to the field of medical practices including Ayurveda professional medical ethics and duty of Ayurveda physician towards patient and state. The related subject matter is abundant in Charaksamhita, sushrutasamhita, AstangaSamgraha, Astangahrdyam and kautilyaarthashastra mainly. Forensic Medicine and toxicology is part of Ayurveda Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies as AgadaTantra Vyavahara Ayurveda evum Vidhivaidyaka. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the evolution of Agadatantra over the years. METHODS: Literature review of relevant classical text books and published journals. CONCLUSION: Development of Agadatantra was very impressive till early part of 15th century, it then slowed down. However, there has been remarkable progress in Ayurveda and AgadaTantra after the 1970.
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Sourav Ballav, Gopendra Chandra Kamal, Puneshwar Keshari, Ashwini Kumar S Bharati
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