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Agad Tantra evam Vidhi Vaidyaka · Paper I · Topic 3

Vishakta aahara pariksha and Viruddha ahara

SubjectAgad Tantra evam Vidhi Vaidyaka (AyUG-AT) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 3 TermI Weightage13 marks (topics 1–3 together) Hours3 LH · 2 NLH Topic ID2/agad-tantra/1-3

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✕ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ; LAQ should not be asked.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 3.1Sources of exposure of visha with contemporary relevance
  2. 3.2Vishakta aahara pariksha
  3. 3.3Adulteration and tests for its detection
  4. 3.4Techniques used in the detection of poisons
  5. 3.5Viruddha-ahara with contemporary relevance
  6. 3.6Food poisoning and amavisha

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Explain the various sources of exposure of visha like anna, paana, vastra, abhyanga, lepa, paduka, abharana, etc.
  • Describe the Ayurvedic methods of detection of food and beverages contaminated with visha.
  • Define adulteration, describe the methods of detection of adulterants and its relevance in Agada Tantra.
  • Describe the modern analytical techniques for the detection of poison (in contaminated articles) like chromatography, spectroscopy, etc.
  • Define viruddha ahara and explain its types.
  • Discuss and illustrate the contemporary importance of viruddha ahara with examples
  • Discuss the application of concepts of viruddha ahara in the prevention and management of diseases.
  • Describe food poisoning, its types and management.
  • Discuss the clinical application of principles of Agada Tantra in the management of food poisoning.
  • Describe the concept of amavisha.

Notes

Detailed notes for Vishakta aahara pariksha and Viruddha ahara are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.