Overview

Imparts 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.

·         Candidates in their final year of graduation waiting for exam result are also welcomed to apply, on a provisional basis.

 


Colleges offering MD in Agadaathantra(Toxicology)

M.V.R Ayurveda Medical College

About UsMVR Ayurveda Medical College seeks to extend the benefits of this science through its teaching institution and hospital. We are in the forefront of imparting the sum of this ancient knowledge as adapted to modern times, to fulfil the ancient words. Pappinisseri... View More

Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier Ayurveda College

About UsThe Aryavaidya Patasala was started in the year 1917 at Calicut by Late Vaidyaratnam P.S.Varier, the founder of Arya Vaidya Sala and was run by the Arya Vaidya Samajam, a registered society. The Patasala was financed by the Arya Vaidayasala, Kottakkal. A four years... View More
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The highest salary can get with MD in Agadaathantra(Toxicology) is Rs: 800000
The graduation type of MD in Agadaathantra(Toxicology) is PG
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