Textbook of Agada Tantra

Contents
Derivation and Definition of Visha
1. Derivation, Definition of Visha and Agadatantra
Derivation of Agadatantra
Definition of Agadatantra
Synonyms of Visha
Visha Utpatti Visha Prabhava
Visha Pranahara Kriya
Visha Guna
Visha Sankata Visha Vegantara
Shakha Visha
Visha Kanya
Visha Vega in Birds and Animals
Conten
Visha Karma Based on its Guna
Visha Gati
Visha Vega
2. Basies of Toxicology
Definition of Poison. Toxicology, Forensic Toxicology
Features of Ideal Suicidal and
Removal of Unabsorbed Poison from the Body
Gastric Lavage
Ideal Homicidal Poison
Antidotes
Classification of Poisons
Action of Poison
Causes Modifying the Action of
Mechanical/Physical Antidotes
Chemical Antidotes
Physiological/Pharmacological
Poison
Antidotes
Routes of Administration
Chelating Agents
Absorption of Poison
Universal Antidote
Metabolism of Poisons
Excretion of Poisons
Treatment of General Signs
Diagnosis of Poison
General Treatment of Poisoning
Immediate Resuscitative Measures
Elimination of Absorbed Poison
by Excretion
& Symptoms
Duties of a Medical Practitioner
in Case of Suspected Poisoning
3. Origin and Classification of Visha
Origin of Visha
Jangama Visha Adhistana
Classification of Visha
Visha Adhishtana
Sthavara Visha Adhishtana
4. Test for Detection of Visha
Panchabhoutika Pariksha
Difference between Visha,
Madya and Oja Guna
Visha Upadrava
Visha Mukta Lakshana
Visha Daata Lakshana
Examination based on Symptoms
56
Visha Peeta Lakshana
Jangama Visha Lakshana
56
Signs and Symptoms of Visha
Sthavara Visha Lakshana
56
Afflicted Organs and Personal Effects
• Modern Toxicological Techniques of Detection of Poisons
5. Environmental Toxicity
Concept of Pollution
67
Land Pollution
Classification of Pollutants
68
Air Pollution
60
Noulear Warfare
Effect of Chemical and
Water Pollution
72
Biological Weapon
& Chatarvimshatt Upakrama - Vlahopakrama Described by Acharya Charaka
Mantra Chikitsa
86
• Hridayaavarana
Arishtabandhana
86
Anjana
Utkartana
87
Nasya
Nishpeedana
88
Dhama
Chushana
88
Lehya
Agni Karna
88
Aushada Prayoga
Parisheka
89
Prashamana
Avagaha
89
Pratisarana
Raktamokshana
89
Prativisha
Vamana
91
Sanjna-Samsthapana
Virechana
91
Lepa
Upadhaana Chikitsa
92
Mrutasanjeevana
7. Sthavara Visha - Visha and Upavisha
Vatsanabha
Kupeelu/ Vishatinduka
Ahiphena Jayapala
Dhattura
Bhanga
Gunja
Bhallataka
• Arka
102
Snuhi
106
Langali
110
Karaveera
116
Tobacco
119
Parthenium Hysterophorus
123
Eranda
127
Chitraka
130
Hritpatri
132
• Cerbera Odallam
8. Gara Visha, Dooshi Visha and Viruddhahara
Definition of Gara Visha
154
Upadrava
Intension of Administration
Treatment
of Gara Visha
154
Viruddhahara
Method of Administration
Definition
of Gara Visha
154
Types of Viruddha
Signs and Symptoms of Gara Visha
154
Signs and Symptoms of
Treatment
155
Viruddhabara
Dooshi Visha
157
• Treatment
Definition
157
Food Poisoning
Prakopa Kala
157
Infection Type
sorvaroopa
158
oopa/Lakshana
Toxin Type Botulism
158
Sadhyasadhyata
159
Management
9. Jangana Visha
Definition
170
Visha Vrudhi and Kahaya Karanas
170
Sarya Bhesda
172
Fangs of Shake
176
Quantity of Porков
176
Reasons for a Snake Hite
177
Sarpa Damsha Prakarn
177 179
Makshika Honey Bes
Mathaka Fly
Shatapali Centipede
Pipeelika Ants
Kanabha Waspa
170-2
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Identification of Darveekara Sarpa
Keets Visha Chikit
Darveekara Sarpa Damsha
Loota Visha
Samanya Lakshana
Origin of Loots
180
Darveekara Veganusara Lakshana
and Chikitsa
181
Identification of Mandali Sarpa
183
General Signs and Symptoms of
Bite by Mandali Sarpa
184
Mandali Veganusara Lakshana
and Chikitsa
• The general Signs and Symptoms Identification of Rajeemanta Sarpa
of Bite by Rajeemanta Sarpa Rajeeman Veganusara Lakshana
185
186
Classification of Lonts
Loota Visha Adhishtuma
Samanya Lakshana of Loots Visha
Symptoms According to Stage
Wise/Day Wise
Signs and Symptoms According to
the Site of Poison
Asadhya Lakshana of Loota
Loota Visha Chikitsa
187
Spiders
and Chikitsa
Brown Recluse Spider
188
Toxonomy of Snakes
Black Widow Spider
189
Skeleton
Wolf Spider
192
Internal Organs
Tarantulas
192
Difference between Venomous & Non-venomous Snakes
Vrischika Visha
Classification
193
Venom & Venom Apparatus Management of Snake Bite
Origin
196
Number
199
ASV
200
Vrischika Damsha Lakshana
Spectacled Cobra
204
Lakshana According to its
King Cobra
213
Classification
Russell's Viper
216
Treatment
Saw Scaled Viper
223
Scorpion
Common Krait
227
Mooshika Visha
Banded Krait
230
Adhishtana of Mooshika Visha
Keeta Visha
233
Signs and Symptoms of Mooshika Visha
Origin
233
Types
233
Asaadhya Lakshana of Mooshika Visha
Signs and Symptoms of
Keeta Damsha
233
Mooshika Visha Chikitsa
Signs and Symptoms and Treatment of Individual Variety of Leeta
Rat Bites
Dnesses Bimal
Abirka Viufen Nidans
afted by Rais
271
Sigue and Semptoms in the
Rat Due Tec
271
Animal Affected
Le
272
Alaka Vishakhana
371
Prenses Indirectly frommured by Rars
Alarka Visha
Hantavirus Patmonty Syndrome
27.3
70. Corrosive, Asphy slant, frrillant and other Potions Dr. Manor
Alarka Visha Aandya Lakshana
Alarka Vishir Chona Rabies
273
274
Acids and Alkalı
287
Hydrogen Sulphide
Mode of Action of Corrosive Poisons
287
Non Metallic Poisons
Clasification
287
Phosphorous
General Signs and Symptoms
Jodine
of corrosives
288
Metallic Poisoning
Treatment
289
Arsenic
Post-mortem Appearance
289
Medico-legal Axpects
Mercury
289
Lead
Sulphuric Acid
Hydrochloric Acid
Copper
Nitric Acid
Tin
Hydrocyanic Acid
Zinc
Oxalic Acid
• Others
Carbolic Acid
Petroleum
Formic Acid
Kerosene
Alkalis
Asphyxiants
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Dioxide
11. Madya and Madatyaya - Dr. Ringzin
Lamo
Organo Phosphorus Compounds
Aluminium Phosphide
Organo-chlorinated Compounds
Household Poisons
Merits of Madya
Demerits of Madya
Mada
Samanya Lakshana of Madatyaya
Specific Features
• Panatyaya
Paramada
• Panaajeerna
• Pana Vibhrama
• Dhwamsaka and Vikshaya
Treatment of Madatyaya
Ethyl Alcohol
• Methyl Alcohol
12. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Ac