CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON ANTI TOXIC EFFECT OF KSHARAGADA: A REVIEW
Dr. Rajni Devi*, Dr. Munna Lal Prajapati and Dr. Sukriti Sharma
ABSTRACT
Agada Tantra is a specialized branch of Ayurveda which mainly deals with Visha (Poison) and its management. There are number of Agada Yogas (formulations) which are unique because of the potent ingredients which are faster in action. Ksharagada is one among the several Agada Yogas which is explained in Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita. According to Acharaya Charaka, Ksharagada is a formulation where Palasha Kshara is prepared and several other Vishaghna drugs are added to it. It is indicated in several complications of Visha such as Shotha (inflammation), Gulma (bloating), Twaka Dosha (skin ailments), Pandu (anaemia) etc. The ingredients are having antioxidant, antibacterial and hepatoprotective action. The main objective of this article is to discuss the therapeutic and pharmacological properties of Ksharagada as respect to toxicity.
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