A brief review of Agada Yoga and its utility in treatment
Abstract
Ayurveda is a conventional medical system with origins in the Indian subcontinent. There are eight main medical specialties in it. One of the specialist branches of Ayurveda, known as Agada Tantra, provides incredibly detailed knowledge regarding both living and non-living toxins, as well as how to remove them from the body. There are numerous ancient books in which we can find references of Agada Yoga. Agada Yoga are substances that are used to neutralise or deactivate the effects of toxins. Poisoning can occur through plant or animal bites such as snake bites, agricultural poisons, poisonous metals and minerals, and so on. The Agada Yoga which is mentioned in the Agada Tantra, is utilised to heal a wide range of illnesses, including poisoning cases, poisonous skin manifestations, and many systemic illnesses. These Agadas are used to treat poisoning cases and its complication. Various Agadas are mentioned in various ancient books for the treatment of toxicity. This article makes an effort to review different Agad Yogas mentioned in ayurvedic literature.
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