Purified Poison Treatment

(Purified Poisons)
Sanskrit: शोधितविष • Botanical: Various purified poisons

The text describes the general principles of Visha Shodhana (poison purification). All poisons — mineral, plant, and animal — must be properly purified before medicinal use. The Shodhana process reduces toxicity while retaining therapeutic properties. General methods include Swedana (steaming), Bhavana (trituration with detoxifying herbs), Nimajjana (immersion in specific liquids like cow's urine, lime water), and Prakshalana (washing). The dosage of purified poisons must be extremely small and carefully monitored. The text also describes Upavisha (sub-poisons) — substances that are mildly toxic and require less rigorous purification. The section lists 7 Upavisha categories. Verses: 200-206.

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Also Known As
English: Purified Poisons
Sanskrit: शोधितविष
Hindi: शोधित विष

What is Purified Poison Treatment (Shodhita Visha / शोधित विष)?

The text describes the general principles of Visha Shodhana (poison purification). All poisons — mineral, plant, and animal — must be properly purified before medicinal use. The Shodhana process reduces toxicity while retaining therapeutic properties. General methods include Swedana (steaming), Bhavana (trituration with detoxifying herbs), Nimajjana (immersion in specific liquids like cow's urine, lime water), and Prakshalana (washing). The dosage of purified poisons must be extremely small and carefully monitored. The text also describes Upavisha (sub-poisons) — substances that are mildly toxic and require less rigorous purification. The section lists 7 Upavisha categories. Verses: 200-206.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 7

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