Significance of Dooshivisha
Dooshivisha is a term in Ayurveda that refers to a type of slow-acting poison that accumulates in the body over time, causing latent poisoning and various health issues. It involves cumulative toxins linked to dietary practices and environmental factors, leading to chronic diseases. Dooshivisha remains dormant for extended periods, only manifesting symptoms under certain conditions. It highlights the significance of Ayurvedic treatments for detoxification, particularly concerning long-term exposure to toxic substances like pesticides, underscoring its relevance in health management.
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The concept of Dooshivisha in scientific sources
Dooshivisha, in Ayurveda, denotes latent poisoning from low potency toxins that provoke diseases upon exposure to specific conditions, substances, or environments, highlighting the significance of context in health and disease manifestation.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Cumulative poison which can have adverse health effects over time.[1] (2) Dooshivisha are cumulative toxins that can accumulate over time in the body.[2] (3) Refers to a cumulative toxin that remains in the body and can lead to various skin manifestations.[3] (4) A term from Ayurveda referring to the toxic effects of substances like pesticides on the body, and a focus for detoxification and treatment.[4] (5) A concept in Ayurveda explaining the accumulation of toxins in the body linked to adverse dietary practices.[5]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Substances stored for long periods that are weakened and can vitiate Dhatus when exposed to aggravating factors.[6] (2) Deposited toxins which can remain in the body in a concealed form for a long duration.[7] (3) A unique concept in Ayurveda referring to toxins that accumulate in the body and can cause disease without immediate lethality.[8] (4) A type of poison in Ayurveda described as slow-acting and capable of causing health issues over time; it vitiates bodily substances like blood and can lead to diseases.[9] (5) A state of latent poisoning that occurs due to low potency poison; associated with reproductive toxicity and long-term disease.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) Dooshivisha is a low potency poison that remains in the body longer and can cause various diseases when triggered by factors like place, time, and food.[11] (2) A term in Ayurveda referring to latent poisoning characterized by symptoms that manifest when exposed to certain conditions or substances.[12]