Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Agada Tantra.
Agada Tantra - as a noun
One of the eight branches into which ayurveda medicine is traditionally divided, defined as a section of toxicology that deals with food poisoning, snakebites, dog bites, insect bites, etc.
Example: "Agada tantra (toxicology) was so highly developed during the early ages that it was given prime status, as one among the eight branches of classical ayurveda."
Example Sentences
"The ayurvedic text Charaka Samhita contains a section on agada tantra."
"Practitioners of agada tantra work closely with antidotes to treat poisoning."
"Toxicological research is an essential component of agada tantra."
"The principles of agada tantra are based on ancient Indian medical texts."
"In agada tantra, herbal remedies are often used to counteract the effects of toxins."