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training in toxicology, jurisprudence and forensic medicine, which explores the
causes of unnatural behaviour and death. Ayurveda has nurtured and sustained a
sophisticated system of toxicology that combats the effects of natural poisons
posing long term or immediate threat to the continuity of the life process.
This branch was so well developed in ancient India that the physicians of those
days won the admiration of Alexander the Great, whose soldiers were
miraculously cured of snake bites by native poison healers. Experts in
Ayurvedic toxicology and snake poison healing have survived into modern times.
Systematic clinical research in this branch can help in understanding the scope
and potential of the Ayurvedic approach of healing in management of
emergency conditions. Another important aspect of Ayurvedic toxicology is the
treatment of chronic poisoning. Legal aspects of medicine, which are discussed
in works like Arthashastra of Kautilya need to be integrated with modern
concepts and techniques of Forensic medicine. This department equips the
student to become well versed in understanding natural and unnatural modes of
death as well as medico-legal aspects of medical practice.
Deals
with various natural and artificial toxic substances and poisons in detail
along with their antidotes , the signs and symptoms and also the management of
poisoning resulting from the bites of snakes, insects, spiders, rodents etc as
well as from the combinations of various other poisons &fatal doses
of various poisons. The course also deals also with medicine in relation to the
law, legal aspects of medical ethics and standards. This discipline finds
a parallel in the modern discipline of Toxicology & forensic medicine.
Agada
tantra or toxicology is a branch of Ashtang Ayurveda, which includes the
science of poisons. The tradition of Agada tantra practice is very ancient. It
originated from the school of toxicology, which was founded and run by
Kashyapa, also known as Vriddhakashyapa, the great saint and medical
practioner. The students of the Kashyapa School of toxicology later became
royal vaidyas (doctors) in various kingdoms and were meant to protect the
members of the royal families from being poisoned. They were at times also used
to administer poison to their king’s enemies. Even now the traditional practice
of toxicology is done by different families of Vishavaidyas (poison doctors)
who claim to be specialists in toxicology in various parts of Indian subcontinent.
Eligibility
·
A
minimum percentage of 60% in class 10th & 12th examination
conducted by a recognized educational board, like CBSE (Central Board of
Secondary Education) and subsequently a minimum aggregate score of 50% at the
level of graduation, which should be completed from an institute, recognized by
Medical Council of India (MCI).
·
Graduation
degree should be completed in B.A.M.S. (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine &
Surgery) with Sanskrit as a compulsory subject, or other equivalent
qualification like M.B.B.S. in a relevant discipline.
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Candidates
in their final year of graduation waiting for exam result are also welcomed to
apply, on a provisional basis.
Job profile | Job description | Average salary | |
Toxicologist | Toxicologists identify toxins in chemicals and biological substances and assess the potential risks and harmful effects posed by them. | Toxicologists identify toxins in chemicals and biological substances and assess the potential risks and harmful effects posed by them. | 8,00,000 in 0-2 Years |
* Average salary are subjective to change based on various factors