A comprehensive review on chaturvimshati upakramas of visha chikitsa in ayurveda

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In the Indian medical system, Ayurveda is a venerable science. Eight clinical branches form the basis of Ayurveda ( Ashtanga Ayurveda). One of these clinical sections, Agad tantra , describes how to treat various poisons. In Ayurvedic Samhitas such as Charaka, Sushruta, and Vagbhata , a broad theory of poisoning treatment is outlined. A common rule for managing toxins Chaturvimshati Upakrama (24 treatment techniques) has been explained by Acharya Charaka. All varieties of Visha, including Sthavara, Jangama, Gara, and Dooshi Visha, share the Chaturvimshati upakrama . In the majority of circumstances, the Vaidya should choose Upakramas based on the type of Visha Prakriti (constitution), Satmya (compatibility), Ritu (season), Desha (location), Vega (impulse), and Balabal (strength and weakness of both the patient and poison). These treatment options cover every aspect of managing toxicity. It comprises calming measures, eviction therapy, supporting therapy, efforts to prevent the ingestion of toxins, etc. All forms of poisons can be managed with the use of this therapeutic approach . Keywords: Ayurveda, Visha, Samhitas, General Principle INTRODUCTION Ayurveda has a branch known as Agad Tantra that focuses on understanding and treating poison