Diagnosis of Recovery from Poisoning (Abisha Manushya Lakshana)

Overview & Synopsis

Poisoning is an experience of the human beings since creation. It can be assumed that, before the development of civilization the individuals got exposure to a number of sufferings due to exposure to some harmful substances existing in the nature. At the very beginning these substances were not identified and, in most of the times, especially in the cases of sudden death, were considered as curse of the Gods or the effect of the devils. But, in due course, as the curiosity and wisdom of the human beings increased, they identified the substances responsible for the sudden death and named them as poison (Bisha). Gradually they started their search for the remedy of such situations and identified some drugs to neutralise the effects of the poisons. Standard protocols were developed by the educated and experienced persons to fight against these substances. To identify the signs of cure from the state of poisoning is also a challenge for the persons engaged in the treatment of poisoning. For the purpose, in the standard treatment protocols, a number of signs are also mentioned for diagnosis of the poisoning free state after treatment. The Ayurvedic classics have nicely give interesting guidelines to the toxicologists which are seemed to have importance and need of study and discussion.