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Visha Vigyana (Ayurvedic Toxicology)
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Sthavara Visha (Plant-based Poisons) – Toxic herbs, seeds, and poisonous plants.
Jangama Visha (Animal Poisons) – Venoms from snakes, scorpions, insects, etc.
Kritrima Visha (Artificial Poisons) – Chemical toxins, heavy metals, and pollutants.
Dushi Visha (Latent Poison) – Chronic toxicity due to slow-acting poisons in food, water, and environment.
Gara Visha (Artificially Prepared Poisons) – Combination of toxic substances leading to delayed effects.
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Vishachikitsa (Management of Poisoning)
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Antidotes & Detoxification Methods – Herbal formulations to neutralize poisons.
Panchakarma in Poisoning – Vamana (Emesis), Virechana (Purgation), Nasya (Nasal therapy), etc.
Use of Agada Kalpana (Anti-toxic Preparations) – Ayurvedic formulations like Mahagandhaka Agada, Sanjivani Vati, etc.
Use of Agada Kalpana (Anti-toxic Preparations) – Ayurvedic formulations like Mahagandhaka Agada, Sanjivani Vati, etc.
Rasoushadhi (Mercurial & Mineral-based Remedies) – Bhasma, Parpati, Kupipakwa formulations for toxin elimination.
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Modern Toxicology & Forensic Medicine
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Poison Classification & Effects – Study of modern poisons like pesticides, heavy metals, and industrial toxins
Forensic Examination – Study of postmortem changes, poison detection, and legal aspects of medical practice.
Medico-Legal Cases – Injury analysis, sexual assault cases, medical negligence, and certification in Ayurveda practice.
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Importance in Ayurveda
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Helps in treating food poisoning, snake bites, insect bites, and chronic toxicity.
Provides knowledge on forensic medicine, injury assessment, and legal responsibilities.
Plays a key role in Ayurvedic formulations for detoxification and immunity enhancement.
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