About the book
The Textbook of Agada Tantra and Vidhi Vaidyak is written for Second Professional BAMS students according to the NCISM syllabus. It is divided into two parts: Agada Tantra, covering Ayurvedic and modern toxicology, and Vidhi Vaidyaka and Vyavahar Ayurveda, covering forensic medicine and medical jurisprudence.
Written in simple language, the book connects Ayurvedic principles with practical applications, contemporary research and clinical relevance. Its structured chapters, tables and illustrations support learning and revision for students, while also serving teachers and readers interested in these subjects.
- Toxicology topics include snake and insect poisons, plant and animal poisons, poison examination, and Ayurvedic treatment principles.
- Additional chapters discuss endocrine disruptors, occupational hazards, contact dermatitis, therapeutic uses of Agadas, and the Agada Tantra perspective on cancer.
- Forensic medicine and medical jurisprudence coverage includes death, injuries, legal procedures, sexual offences, and laws applicable to medical practitioners.
- Updated legal content includes BNS, BNSS and BSA, alongside earlier IPC, CrPC and IEA provisions.
- More than 250 colour pictures, figures and diagrams accompany practical and activity-based material.
- Chapter highlights, summaries, long- and short-answer questions, and MCQs help students revise.








