• Dr. Shatrunjay Markam
• Dr. Deepak Jansevakji Jaiswal

The irritating organic vegetable poison known as bhallataka (Semecarpus anacardium Linn.) is included among the Sthavar vanaspatika Vishas in many Ayurvedic text books. The seeds are the most dangerous to humans because of their irritating properties, although all the components are deadly. The Bhallataka nut contains semecarpal and bhilwanol, two poisonous ingredients that also have some therapeutic qualities. It has some local activity similar to that of Sphotjananam (Ushna-Virya) due to its hot potency. Many Ayurvedic formulations use this medication after the appropriate Shodhana (purification), since the prudent use of Asuddha (impure) Bhallataka may result in toxic effects as burning sensation, blister development, ulcer, and other conditions. Several scriptures of Ayurveda detail how to treat the poisonous effects of Bhallataka. Modern toxicology also addresses the postmortem findings, medical and legal aspects, and manifestations of Semecarpus anacardium Linn.

Bhallataka, Semecarpus anacardium, Medico-legal, Toxicology

"A TOXICOLOGICAL STUDY ON ANCIENT AND CONTEMPORARY STUDY ON BHALLATAK (Semecarpus anacardium Linn.) PLANT ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no.a526-a533, August-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308070.pdf

"A TOXICOLOGICAL STUDY ON ANCIENT AND CONTEMPORARY STUDY ON BHALLATAK (Semecarpus anacardium Linn.) PLANT ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no. ppa526-a533, August-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308070.pdf