Agadatantra, Agada-tantra, Agadatamtra: 3 definitions
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Agadatantra means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Agadatantra (अगदतन्त्र) refers to “treatise on antidotes” according to the Suśrutasaṃhitā regarding the topic of poisons.—The Suśrutasaṃhitā, which has its entire Kalpasthāna section devoted to the topic of poisons, does not know either word [viz., sarpavidyā and viṣavaidya] and rather uses the term viṣacikitsā (poison-medicine), agadatantra (treatise on antidotes), or viṣatantra (treatise on poisons). The latter two are perhaps the most broad and fitting. However, agadatantra is rarely used in other texts. Both agadatantra and viṣatantra nominally exclude topics covered in the Gāruḍa Tantras.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Agadatantra (अगदतन्त्र) refers to the “ancient Indian science that alleviates the effects of poison”.—Vedas are the fountain-head of all our knowledge and culture. Hence, it is but inevitable that Toxicology or Opiliatry, variously reckoned as Agadatantra, Daṃṣṭratantra, Sarpavidyā, Viṣavidyā, Gāruḍīvidyā, Jāṅgala etc. is also sourced from the Ṛgveda. and Atharvaveda. Tradition has it that Brahmā himself expounded the sarpavidyā to sage Kaśyapa.
The Kāśyapa Saṃhitā lists out 13 aspects of Agadatantra—
- names of the Sarpas,
- birth,
- kind of bites,
- cause of bites,
- effect of the bite on the victim,
- force of the poison,
- the marma (bitten spot) of the body,
- dūtalakṣaṇa (features of the messenger),
- sthāna (location where the bite occures),
- vārādika-tithi (date),
- vāra (week day),
- nakṣatra (asterism) and
- śakuna (omen).
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Agadataṃtra (ಅಗದತಂತ್ರ):—[noun] the science of, and the techniques of administering, antidotes.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Agada, Akata, Tantra.
Full-text (+264): Vishatantra, Ayurveda, Trayodasha, Marma, Janman, Dutalakshana, Naganaman, Nagajanman, Damsharupa, Damshakarana, Padma, Karkotaka, Abja, Vasuki, Mahapadma, Taksha, Mahabja, Nama, Rupa, Ananta.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Contribution of sushruta in agadatantra (toxicology) w.s.r.t. kalpasthana < [2022: Volume 11, December issue 16]
A reviewarticle on prativish < [2023: Volume 12, March issue 4]
Rasayana perspective of hrudayavarana chikitsa < [2020: Volume 9, June issue 6]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Infertility in the perspective of agadatantra- a critical review < [Volume 7, issue 2 (2019)]
Nirgundiyadi Gulika – A Review < [Volume 11, issue 6 (2023)]
Application of Vishaghna Chikitsa in the management of Loota Visha (spider poisoning)- A case report < [Volume 11, issue 1 (2023)]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Arka – as vishaghna dravya w.s.r to vishavaidya jyotsnika: a review < [2022, Issue 2, February]
Special treatment modalities in keraliya visha chikitsa < [2022, Issue 10, October]
A review article on karka roga (cancer) in terms of agadatantra < [2017, Issue VI June]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Ayurveda management of Visarpa (Herpes zoster) - A Case Study < [Vol. 9 No. 8 (2024)]
A Comparative Clinical Trial on Harenvadi Churna Lepa versus Yashtimadhu... < [Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025)]
Ayurvedic management of Herpes Zoster : A Case Report < [Vol. 7 No. 4 (2022)]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
A Review on Atibhakshana Chikitsa and Virudha Ahara in Ayurveda, Specifically... < [Vol. 6 No. 3: March (2023)]
Review of Impact of Dooshi Visha on Female Infertility < [Vol. 5 No. 10: Oct (2022)]
Use of Agada Preparation in the Current Scenario- A Review Article < [Vol. 5 No. 10: Oct (2022)]
Role of “Astanga Samgraha” in Agadatantra (toxicology) < [Volume 3, issue 6: November - December 2016]
A Review Article on Vishopadrava Chikitsa with special reference to Brihathrayee < [Volume 9, Issue 2: March-April 2022]
Analysis of Snuhi (Euphorbia Neriifolia) as a Poisonous Therapeutic Aid < [Volume 8, Issue 5: September-October 2021]
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