THE KOSHATAKI VYOSHADI YOGA OF VISHA VAIDYA JYOTSNIKA- AN OVERVIEW

Abstract

Introduction: Visha Chikitsa is one of the Ashtanga’s (Eight branches) of Ayurveda. That has been explained with names like Gara Chikitsa, Agadatantra, Vishagara Vairodika Prashamana [1]. Besides Samhitas (classical texts), many textbooks deal with Agadatantra (ayurvedic toxicology) and are written in various regional Indian languages. Many of them have been translated into English and Hindi. Kerala, rich in its Ayurveda heritage, has contributed to the Agadatantra. Visha Vaidya Jyotsnika is one of the textbooks that gives knowledge about the practice of Visha Chikitsa. Koshataki Vyoshadi Yoga is one of the vishagna formulations for Sarva Visha Chikitsa mentioned in this textbook. It has eight ingredients and is administered in Nasya (nasal instillation) and Anjana form. This paper is an attempt to analyse the benefits of Koshataki Vyoshadi Yoga. Materials and methods: The comprehensive review of Koshataki Vyoshadi Yoga formulation is done from the literature of Visha Vaidya Jyotsnika. The objective is to analyse Koshataki Vyoshadi Yoga for its benefit in Vi-sha Chikitsa. Observation and results: In this yoga, most of the drugs having Kaphavata Shamaka, Vishaghna, Krimigna, Uttejaka (Stimulant), Vranaropana, Sajnasthapana, Vamaka, Rasayana may be found to be one of the effective anti-poisonous formulations. Conclusion: Based on the properties and effects of Koshataki Vyoshadi Yoga mentioned by Acharya in Sarva-Visha Chikitsa. It is suitable for use in treating poison where fast action is required.