The Department of Agada Tantra & Vyavahara Ayurveda is a specialized branch of Ayurveda that deals with toxicology (Agada Tantra) and medical jurisprudence (Vyavahara Ayurveda).
Key Aspects of Agada Tantra & Vyavahara Ayurveda:
- Agada Tantra (Toxicology)
- Study of poisons (visha) from different sources:
- Animal origin (snake venom, scorpion sting, insect bites)
- Plant origin (toxic herbs like Aconite, Datura, etc.)
- Mineral/chemical origin (arsenic, mercury, lead poisoning)
- Diagnosis & treatment of poisoning using Ayurvedic antidotes (vishaghna dravyas) like herbs, minerals, and detoxification methods.
- Emergency management of poisoning cases.
- Vyavahara Ayurveda (Medical Jurisprudence & Forensic Medicine)
- Study of unnatural deaths (accidents, homicides, suicides).
- Post-mortem examination and legal aspects related to medical practice.
- Identification of poisoning cases in crime investigations.
- Documentation & medico-legal reports for court proceedings.
Importance in Modern Healthcare:
- Integrates Ayurvedic detox methods (Panchakarma, herbal antidotes) with modern forensic science.
- Helps in crime detection through toxicological analysis.
- Provides legal guidelines for Ayurvedic practitioners.
This department plays a crucial role in bridging Ayurveda with forensic medicine, ensuring safe medical practice and legal compliance.