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International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2025;4(6):601-603

Concept of Dooshivisha (Latent Poison): An Ayurvedic Perspective with Modern Correlation

Author Name: Dr. Garima Tiwari;   Dr. Nitin Urmaliya;   Dr. Radha Gupta;   Dr. Amit Sinha;   Dr. Priti Hardeniya;  

1. Associate Professor, Department of Agadatantra, Government Auto. Ayurvedic College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

2. Associate Professor & H.O.D., Department of Agadatantra, Government Auto. Ashtang Ayurvedic College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

3. Assistant Professor, Department of Agadatantra, Government Auto. Ashtang Ayurvedic College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

4. Assistant Professor, Department of Rasashastra, Government Auto. Ashtang Ayurvedic College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

5. Assistant Professor, Department of Rasashastra, Government Auto. Ashtang Ayurvedic College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Paper Type: research paper
Article Information
Paper Received on: 2025-10-14
Paper Accepted on: 2025-11-23
Paper Published on: 2025-12-31
Abstract:

Dooshivisha is a unique concept described in Ayurvedic toxicology (Agadatantra), referring to a weakened or partially detoxified poison that remains dormant in the body for a prolonged period. Unlike acute poisons, Dooshivisha does not produce immediate life-threatening symptoms but manifests gradually under favorable conditions such as seasonal changes, unhealthy diet, stress, or weakened immunity. Classical Ayurvedic texts including Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Ashtanga Hridaya provide detailed descriptions of Dooshivisha, its etiopathogenesis, clinical features, and management. In the modern era, the concept of Dooshivisha can be correlated with chronic toxicity caused by environmental pollutants, pesticide residues, heavy metals, food additives, and drug accumulation. This article aims to review the classical Ayurvedic concept of Dooshivisha and establish its relevance through modern scientific understanding of chronic and cumulative toxicity.

Keywords:

Dooshivisha, Latent poison, Agadatantra, Chronic toxicity, Ayurveda.

How to Cite this Article:

Dr. Garima Tiwari,Dr. Nitin Urmaliya,Dr. Radha Gupta,Dr. Amit Sinha,Dr. Priti Hardeniya. Concept of Dooshivisha (Latent Poison): An Ayurvedic Perspective with Modern Correlation. International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary. 2025: 4(6):601-603


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