A Toxicological Perspective on Shwasa Roga : An Analytical Study through Agad Tantra

Abstract

Tamak Shwasa, a form of chronic dyspnea characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness, is described in Ayurvedic texts as a subtype of Shwasa Roga. While its primary pathology is associated with vitiated Vata and Kapha doshas, there is a significant scope for exploring its manifestation and management within the domain of Agad Tantra. In Agad Tantra, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning and toxin-induced disorders, Tamak Shwasa can be studied from the perspective of Dushi Visha (latent toxins), Garavisha (artificial or slow poisons), Sthavara-Jangama Visha (plant and animal based toxins), Virudhahara and environmental or occupational toxins that may contribute to respiratory distress.