Vishaghna Dravyas in Siddha Sara Samhita: A Review of Eight Classical Agads

In today’s era, toxicological problems have become more common because of increased exposure to environmental toxins, pesticide residues, contaminated food, heavy metals, and pharmaceutical medications leading to wide range of acute and chronic illnesses. Ayurvedic texts describe the origin, classification, symptoms, and therapeutic modalities of various toxins using concepts like Visha Utpatti (toxin origin), Visha Lakshana (clinical features of poisoning), and Shodhana- Upashaya (detoxification and treatment). These factors are included in a branch of Ayurveda known as Agad Tantra .There are many Agada Yogas mentioned within Agada Tantra which are utilized to heal a wide range of illnesses, including acute poisoning cases, chronic toxic accumulation, poisonous skin manifestations, and various systemic illnesses resulting from toxicity. While numerous ancient texts mention diverse Agads for the treatment of toxicity, this review article specifically tries to systematically analyse and review the different Agada Yogas mentioned in Siddhasara Samhita.