SCREENING OF ANTI-TOXIC (VISHAGHNA) PROPERTY OF PIPPALYADI AGADA - A REVIEW
Dr. Pranjali B. Kharat*, Dr. Naganatha S. Gangasagre, Dr. Shital P. Mirajkar and Dr. Suhasani M. Lahankar
ABSTRACT
Agadtantra is one of the eight branches of Ayurveda. Which deals with the identification of Visha (poison), types of Visha (poison), sings, symptoms and their treatment. Poisons(Visha) have faster action due to its Vyavayi, Vikasi, and Ashukari Guna. In various Ayurveda samhita various Agada Kalpas are described which have faster action and potent ingredients. sorrow and depression is caused by Visha(poison) and body and it also creates sadness to the world. Many Agadas are described in the Agadtantra and in various Ayurvedic Granthas. Pippalyadi Agada is one among the several Agada Kalpas which is explained in Yogaratnakara. According to Yogaratnakara Pippalyadi Agada is prepared by using Vishaghana herbs and it is used in Dooshivisha Chikitsa and their symptom like Kitibha, Urticarial rashes etc. The ingredient of Pippalyadi Agada having anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antimicrobial insecticidal, anti-oxidant, hepatoprotective, immunostimulatory action. In this review article pharmacological & therapeutic action, as well as ant- itoxic(Vishaghna) property of Pippalyadi Agada along with each ingredient will be discussed.
Keywords: Pippalyadi Agada, Visha, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Dooshivisha, Skin.
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