Agadatantra Evam Vidhi Vaidyaka

AGADATANTRA EVAM VIDHI VAIDYAKA

Agadatantra or toxicology is a branch of Ashtanga Ayurveda, which includes the science of poisons.
It deals with properties, effects and management of poison of animate & inanimate origin.
In detail study of Agadas i.e. Visha virodhi Dravyas or Visha virodhi kalpas, which are used since human history itself. It also deals with the law related to poisons.
Forensic medicine and medical jurisprudence is part of this department.
Forensic medicine (Vyavahara Ayurveda) deals with medical aspect of law & Medical jurisprudence (Vidhi vaidyaka) deals with legal aspect of medicine.