Critical Review of Agni pariksha mentioned in Ayurveda for identification of poisonous food (Savisha Anna parikshana)

Dr Shruti Dinesh Bhokare; Dr Sandip K Jadhav; Dr Jayashree Patil

Volume : IX, Issue : I, January - 2020

Critical Review of Agni pariksha mentioned in Ayurveda for identification of poisonous food (Savisha Anna parikshana)

Dr Shruti Dinesh Bhokare, Dr Sandip K Jadhav, Dr Jayashree Patil

Abstract :

Identification of poisonous food is challenge from ancient time to till date. Even though there are many laboratory tests to identify it, they are seldomly effective to curb accidental poisoning as access to these test limited to rural areas and food is consumed soon after preparation which leave very limited time to get it tested. Ayurvedic texts have numerous methods for identification of poisonous food (Savishaanna,parikshana padhati ) .Out of which Agni pariksha appears to be promising as results are instant, no special equipment is required, result are easy to interpret and observe.