Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF ANTI-TOXIC ACTION OF MAHAGADA- A REVIEW

*Dr. A. C. Tumram and Dr. Meera S. Kadam

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Abstract

Agada means the medicaments which have anti toxic properties. They are used to combat Gada which means disease, discomforts, pain, or morbid conditions produced by any type of the poison. In Ayurveda Samhita's many formulations containing anti toxic property are described. These Agadas are administered in the form of Paan (drinks), Abhyanga (massage), Nasya (nasal instillations), Dhoom (medicated smoke) etc. Mahagada has been mentioned by Aacharya Sushruta in Sarpadhashtavishchikitsa Adhyay of Sushrut Samhita kalpasthan. It is indicated in snake, spider, rat, scorpion, homicidal etc. poisoning and also in fever, gastro enteritis, indigestion etc. conditions. To evaluate the efficacy of this formulation and to understand its mode of action a thorough scientific review is needed; which can also help to use this formulation with more confidence. Antitoxic action and pharmacological properties of Mahagada are reviewed in this article.

Keywords: Agada, Antitoxic action, Mahagada, Snake bite, Pharmacological properties.