The Role of Psychological Factors in Visha w.s.r to Poison

Authors

  • H M Rajendra Professor & HOD, Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Canter, Maralur, Tumkur, Karnataka Author
  • Deepa Karikatti Associate professor, Department of Agada Tantra, Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Center, Tumkur, Karnataka. Author
  • M Swathi Assistant professor, Department of Agada Tantra, Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Center, Tumkur, Karnataka. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

visha, moorcha, bhaya, krodha, psychological

Abstract

Psychological factors play a very important role in visha. The definition of visha itself  gives the term depression. When the person is affected by visha, there are not only  symptoms of body but mind is also involved. There are references of shanka vishasarpangaabhihata etc. where mind is involved. From a psychiatric standpoint,  exposure to toxins can increase the risk of depression, suicide, ADD/ADHD, learning  problems, memory problems and dementia, brain fog, autism, temper outbursts, and  psychotic behavior. Over the last four decades, there has been the unprecedented  development and release of a swelling repertoire of potentially toxic chemicals which  have the capability to inflict brain compromise. The treatment of poisoned person depends on the mental status of that person, if the  person is frightened, depressed the treatment given becomes of less effective. The  treatment modalities of visha like mantra, Sajna Sthapana, Harshana and Santvana signifies the importance of psychological factors. This article highlights the importance  of psychological factors in visha

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Published

2022-10-31

How to Cite

Rajendra , H.M., Karikatti, D., & Swathi, M. (2022). The Role of Psychological Factors in Visha w.s.r to Poison . International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga, 5(10), 135–137. https://doi.org/10.48165/