Mitigating Biotoxin-Induced Pathologies Through Ayurvedic Agadas: A Systematic Review Of Ethno-Toxicological Knowledge And Contemporary Validation

Dr. Anushka Chauhan; Dr.Piyush Solanki; Dr.Neelanjana Sen; Prof. (Dr.) Ritu Kapoor; Dr.Praveen Kumar

doi:10.69980/redvet.v25i2.2393

Dr. Anushka Chauhan
Dr.Piyush Solanki
Dr.Neelanjana Sen
Prof. (Dr.) Ritu Kapoor
Dr.Praveen Kumar

DOI: https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v25i2.2393

Keywords: Agada Tantra, Biotoxins, Ayurvedic Toxicology, Bilwadi Agada, Nephroprotection, Dooshi Visha.

Abstract

Biotoxins, ranging from microbial metabolites to animal venoms and environmental pollutants, pose a significant challenge to global public health. In Ayurveda, the branch of Agada Tatra provides a sophisticated framework for managing such toxicities through specialized formulations known as Agadas. This review systematically examines traditional knowledge regarding herbal interventions for biotoxin-induced illnesses and evaluates their efficacy based on contemporary pharmacological studies. Key formulations such as Bilwadi Agada, Dooshi Vishari Agada, and Mahagada are analyzed for their immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and neutralizing properties. The review highlights the potential of these interventions to serve as synergistic adjuncts to modern toxicology.

Author Biographies

Dr. Anushka Chauhan

PG Scholar, PG Dept. Of Agadtantra evum vidhi vaidhyka, Post Graduate Institute of Ayurveda, DSRRAU Jodhpur Rajasthan

Dr.Piyush Solanki

PG Scholar, PG Dept. Of Agadtantra evum vidhi vaidhyka, Post Graduate Institute of Ayurveda, DSRRAU Jodhpur Rajasthan

Dr.Neelanjana Sen

PG Scholar, PG Dept. Of Agadtantra evum vidhi vaidhyka, Post Graduate Institute of Ayurveda, DSRRAU Jodhpur Rajasthan

Prof. (Dr.) Ritu Kapoor

Professor and HoD PG Dept. Of Agadtantra evum vidhi vaidhyka, Post Graduate Institute of Ayurveda, DSRRAU Jodhpur Rajasthan

Dr.Praveen Kumar

Associate Professor & PhD Scholar ,PG Dept. Of Agadtantra evum vidhi vaidhyka, Post Graduate Institute of Ayurveda, DSRRAU Jodhpur Rajasthan

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