Significance of Poisonous drug
The term "poisonous drug" encompasses various interpretations across different contexts. In South Asia, it refers to substances used by a Prince to incapacitate and potentially lethal materials aimed at ending lives. Rasashastra identifies poisonous drugs as harmful materials affecting the purity of shilajatu. Science describes them as Ayurveda substances that can be dangerous if improperly processed, including those derived from toxic origins. These drugs can be lethal at high doses and require careful handling due to their medicinal yet toxic properties.
Synonyms: Toxic substance, Noxious agent
In Dutch: Giftige drug; In Finnish: Myrkyllinen l盲盲ke; In Spanish: Droga venenosa; In German: Giftiges Medikament
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Hindu concept of 'Poisonous drug'
In Hinduism, the keyphrase "Poisonous drug" symbolizes harmful substances that can taint shilajatu, necessitating purification processes to ensure its safe and beneficial use in spiritual and medicinal practices.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) Harmful materials that may contaminate shilajatu and need to be removed through purification.[1]
The concept of Poisonous drug in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Poisonous drug" pertains to two instances: first, a substance employed by a prince to incapacitate a princess and her husband; second, a lethal substance disguised in food, intended by the flower-mother to kill the prince.
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) A substance used by the Prince who stole the Princess to incapacitate her and her husband while they were sleeping.[2] (2) A harmful substance given by the flower-mother to the Prince disguised in food, aimed to end his life.[3]