Abstract

EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES TO CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT: A PERSPECTIVE FROM AGAD TANTRA

Ravi Dalal*, Sonal Makwana, Sushant Sud, Megha Pandya

Abstract

Background: Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and chronic kidney disease are the leading causes of sickness and death worldwide. Long-term exposure to "toxins" from the environment, metabolism, and lifestyle is increasingly linked to their development. Ayurveda uses Agad Tantra terms like ―Visha,‖ ―Dushi Visha‖ (latent poisons), and ―Vishakta Ahara‖ (toxic food) to perceive cumulative negative exposures. Modern concepts include oxidative stress, long-term inflammation, and foreign substance burden. We employed a narrative integrative method to compare ancient Ayurvedic texts and modern biological material. A critical comparison between Ayurvedic toxicity and modern pathophysiological frameworks focused on detoxification and treatment. The study found several similarities between Dushi Visha and the buildup of chemicals that cause NCDs. Mitochondrial dysfunction, systemic inflammation, and immunological dysregulation match Ayurvedic descriptions of vitiated Dosha and diminished Dhatu metabolism. Agad Tantra therapies like Vishaghna Dravya, Panchakarma, and nutrition can reduce toxins and restore equilibrium. Conclusion: Agad Tantra principles and evidence-based modern medicine offer a promising paradigm for chronic disease prevention and management. Toxin removal, personalized care, and lifestyle changes are the goals of this service. Additional clinical validation and translational research are needed to prove that integrative techniques are effective, safe, and useful in everyday practice.

Keywords: Agad Tantra, Dushi Visha, Vishaghna Dravya, chronic disease, integrative medicine, Ayurveda.