Abstract

COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON ANTI-CANCER POTENTIALS OF DOOSHIVISHARI AGADA

Deepa P.*, Nataraj H.R., Prajwal H.N., Anushree C.G. and Shreeraksha N.

ABSTRACT

Agada tantra is a specialized branch of Ayurveda which deals with the management of toxicity. The specialized branch has given the novel concept of Dooshivisha (cumulative poison) which is a transformable state of Visha (toxins) that can be attained by any type of poison. Dooshivisha (cumulative poison) is a concept that can be correlated with the etiological factors and pathogenesis of cancer from a modern perspective. For the management of Dooshivisha (cumulative poison), various treatment procedures have been described, one among them is Dooshivishari agada. It is a herbo-mineral formulation which is explained by Sushruta and Vagbhata acharya. This is indicated in Dooshivisha (cumulative poison) and its complications, insect poisoning, and other associated signs and symptoms. Many research works are carried out on the chemical constituents of each ingredient of Dooshivishari agada which supports the anti-cancerous activity. In this article, a comprehensive pharmacological review is done to understand the anticancer potentials of Dooshivishari agada.

Keywords: Anticancer potential, Ayurveda, Cancer, Dooshivisha, Doosivishari agada, Visha.