Abstract

AYURVEDIC POISONOUS PLANTS AND THEIR MEDICINAL VALUES

*Dr. Dnyaneshwari Gajanan Thorat and Dr. Nayana Hingmire

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda Is A Conventional Medical System With Origins In The Indian Subcontinent. There Are Eight Main branches In It. One Of The Specialist Branch 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. A poisonous plant is defined as a plant that when touched or ingested in sufficient quantity can be harmful or fatal. Many Plants Are Harmful To People When Consumed Or Through Skin Contact With Plant Chemicals. Poisonous Medicinal Herbs Are Used To Treat A Variety Of Illnesses, Including Diabetes, Infection, Fungal Growth, Pandu, Jwara, Aaamvata retc. According To The Review, Numerous Phytochemical Components That Have Diuretic, Purgative, Laxative, Anti-Allergic, And Other Significant Therapeutic Effects Have Been Identified From A Variety Of Medicinal Plants. If Utilized Appropriately, Poison Can Be Life-Giving, Calming To The Three Doshas, Encouraging, And Regenerating. The Poisonous PlantsCategorized In Visha And Upvisha In Ayurveda Texts. Agadtantra Is An Important Branch Of Astanga Ayurveda. Importance Of This Branch Has Been Described In Our Vedas, Epics, And Samhita. Proper Description, Classification, Clinical Features, And Management Of Any Kind Of Visha Has Been Described In This Branch. Name Of Some Poisonous Plants Are Dhatura, Vatsanabha, Bhallataka, Bhanga, Kuchala, Vacha And Gunja Etc. Shodhana Process Is The Only Bridge Between Visha And Aushadhi. Shodhana Is The Process By Which Physical, Chemical And Natural Impurities Are Removed. It Will Intensify The Potency, Effectiveness Of Drug, Nullify The Toxicity. The Aim Of This Review Article Is To Provide A Brief Overview Of The Numerous Medicinal Uses Of Some Poisonous Plant.

Keywords: Agad Tantra, Poison, Toxins, Poisonous Plants, Ayurveda.