REVIEW ARTICLE ON VISHGHANA PROPERTY OF MANJISTHA

Abstract

Poisoning being the major health problem in modern era which is increasing day by day. There are different sources from where people are consuming poison directly or indirectly. According to Ayurvedic point of view, there are different types of poison like Sthavar Visha, Jangam Visha, Gara Visha, Dushi Visha. So, after taking such poison shows harmful effect in human health which leads different kinds of diseases to death. So, to protect from such kinds of poisoning Ayurveda has mentioned different types of detoxifying Dravyas that help to diminish or destroy the poisonous effect in human body. The Concept of Ayurvedic Vishaghna mahakashaya explained by Acharya Charaka has the properties of detoxifying action. As per Ayurved classics, it is included in the Vishaghna gana (Anti poisonous drugs) and is an important constituent of several Agada (Anti-poisonous formulations). Agada, one of the modalities used for treatment of poisoning is a combination of different herbs. Manjistha, as a single and multiple preparations are available which indicates its utility in many poisonings. Manjistha is not only used as Vishaghna (anti poisonous) drug, but it has multiple therapeutic values, which are discussed in the article. Selection of all logical references are done and collection, correlation and explanation as per requirement. It can be useful for diseases which come under area of any field of toxicity. Hence, we can prevent and treat many toxicological disorders.