Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 15
Vishahṛn Mantrauṣadham (Poison-Removing Mantra and Medicinal Remedy) — Colophon and Transition
अम्बष्ठातिबलाकुष्ठं सर्वकीटविषं हरेत् यष्टिव्योषगुडक्षीरयोगः शूनो विषापहः
ambaṣṭhātibalākuṣṭhaṃ sarvakīṭaviṣaṃ haret yaṣṭivyoṣaguḍakṣīrayogaḥ śūno viṣāpahaḥ
Gabungan ambaṣṭhā, atibalā dan kuṣṭha menghapuskan bisa semua serangga. Ramuan daripada yaṣṭi (akar manis), vyoṣa (triad pedas), gula melaka dan susu menjadi penawar bagi bengkak serta racun.
Lord Agni (in instruction to the sage Vasiṣṭha, in the Agni Purana’s didactic frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Viṣa-cikitsā: preparing quick antidotal formulations for insect-bite poisoning, swelling, and toxic reactions using specified dravyas and anupāna (milk/jaggery).","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Formula","entry_title":"Kīṭa-viṣa-hara yoga (Ambaṣṭhā–Atibalā–Kuṣṭha; Yaṣṭi–Vyoṣa–Guḍa–Kṣīra)","lookup_keywords":["kita-visha","ambaṣṭhā","atibalā","kuṣṭha","yaṣṭimadhu-vyoṣa"],"quick_summary":"Lists two antidotal combinations: one targeting all insect poisons, and another milk-based preparation for swelling with poison. Practical takeaway: use indicated herbs as viṣaghna and śothahara supports with suitable vehicle (kṣīra)."}
Dosha: Tridosha
Concept: Dravya-yoga: specific combinations (yoga) and vehicles (anupāna) determine therapeutic/antidotal effect.
Application: Apply formulation logic—select viṣaghna dravyas and appropriate carriers (milk, jaggery) for rapid symptomatic relief (poison + swelling).
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Agni Purana medicinal remedies and toxicology/viṣa-cikitsā)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"An Ayurvedic healer preparing antidotal mixtures: grinding herbs (ambaṣṭhā, atibalā, kuṣṭha) and simmering a milk-based decoction with licorice, trikatu, and jaggery for a swollen insect bite.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, earthy reds and greens, vaidya in traditional attire preparing viṣaghna herbs on a stone grinder, patient with swollen limb from insect bite, palm-leaf bundles of herbs, calm clinical setting","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting with gold work, central vaidya holding a bowl of kṣīra-yoga (milk preparation), ornate vessels, highlighted herbal ingredients (yaṣṭi, vyoṣa, guḍa), patient seated respectfully, rich decorative borders","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting style, instructional composition showing labeled herbs and steps: grinding ambaṣṭhā-atibalā-kuṣṭha, mixing licorice-trikatu-jaggery into milk, applying/ingesting as antidote, clean linework and soft colors","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, court-physician scene with detailed apothecary jars, measuring herbs, preparing milk-based antidote, patient with bandaged swollen hand, fine botanical detailing of roots and spices"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: अम्बष्ठातिबलाकुष्ठम् → अम्बष्ठा + अतिबला + कुष्ठम् (ingredient list, no external sandhi). सर्वकीटविषम् → सर्व + कीट + विषम् (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष). यष्टिव्योषगुडक्षीरयोगः → यष्टि + व्योष + गुड + क्षीर + योगः (determinative compound). विषापहः → विष + अपहः (उपपद-तत्पुरुष).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 297 (viṣa-cikitsā and aushadha-yoga context); Agni Purana 298 (related medicinal/mantra procedures, if continuing in the same section)
FAQs
Ayurvedic viṣa-cikitsā (toxicology): it prescribes two antidotal formulations—(1) ambaṣṭhā + atibalā + kuṣṭha for insect/creature poisons, and (2) yaṣṭi + vyoṣa + jaggery + milk to reduce swelling and counteract poison.
It exemplifies the Agni Purana’s practical, compendium-style coverage by embedding clinical Ayurvedic prescriptions (ingredients, intended effect, indication like swelling/poison) alongside its broader religious and cultural teachings.
By preserving life and relieving suffering through dharmic medical knowledge, the instruction supports compassionate action (dayā) and protective duty (rakṣaṇa), aligning healing with righteous conduct rather than mere worldly benefit.