Agadtantra is one of the eight branches of Ashtang Ayurveda. It deals with study of various endogenous and exogenous poisons, their toxic manifestations and their remedial measures. It gives general information, signs-symptoms and treatment of various poisons of plants and mineral origin and artificial poisons like pesticides. It also deals with poisonous symptoms caused by bites and stings of animals like snake, scorpion, bee, rats, etc. It deals with the study of various Agada yogas which have been used since ancient times to counteract with the visha ie poisons.
Vyavahar ayurved is also concerned with the application of medical knowledge to aid the administration of justice in the Court of Law.
Vidhivaidyak deals with legal aspects of medical practice. It teaches medical ethics and etiquettes, Conduct, Misconduct, Rights and duties of doctors.
Mission:
1. Application of medical knowledge to the field to Ayurveda.
2. To make students aware of application of medical knowledge in legal matters, collection of evidences, and maintenance of medical records.
3. To update them regarding recent advances in the field of Agadtantra in various topics like toxicology, forensic pathology, and other relevant areas.
4. To impart knowledge of interpretation of postmortem findings by attending regular postmortem examinations at Civil hospital, Nashik