Vol. 14 No. 4 (2024): IJCRT, Volume 14, Issue 4, 2024
Review Article

Chaturvimshati Upkrama: General Treatment Principles For Poisoning Cases- A Review

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  • Ayushi Dhakaita,
  • Dr.Prafulla
Ayushi Dhakaita
Department of Agadtantra and Vidhi Vaidyaka Rani Dullaiya Smriti Ayurved PG College and Hospital, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Dr.Prafulla
Professor & HOD, Department of Agadtantra and Vidhi Vaidyaka Rani Dullaiya Smriti Ayurved PG College and Hospital, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61359/2024050034

Published 2024-11-28

Keywords

  • Chaturvimshati Upkrama,
  • General Treatment Modalities,
  • Poisoning,
  • Toxicology

How to Cite

Dhakaita, A., & Dr.Prafulla. (2024). Chaturvimshati Upkrama: General Treatment Principles For Poisoning Cases- A Review. IJCRT Research Journal | UGC Approved and UGC Care Journal | Scopus Indexed Journal Norms, 14(4), 50284–50292. https://doi.org/10.61359/2024050034

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Abstract

Poisoning is a very common cause of death. Intentional poisoning cases account for 68.42% and 31.58% cases due to accidental poisoning. Ancient ayurvedic treatises have mentioned 24 treatment modalities for cases of poisoning termed as “Chaturvimshati Upkrama” i.e. 24 types of treatment principles as a general line of treatment in the cases of poisoning. Acharya Charak mentioned it in his chikitsasthan 23, vishachikitsa adhyay. These 24 treatment modalities include the shodhan, shaman, shastra etc. karma to overcome poison.

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