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Jyotsnika is a renowned monograph on visha Chikitsa (Management of Poisoning) authored by Sri. Narayananan. It is composed of 21 chapters with 1139 slokas (Verses) which deals elaborate insight to different aspects of Visha (Toxin) as well as its management. Even though written in Malayalam, the regional language of the state of Kerala, the monograph also uses Sanskrit vocabulary in many instances and only Sanskrit verses in certain occasions. With roots in Ayurvedic samhitas, this treatise also derives its knowledge from traditional Dravidian system of toxicology and couples both in such a beautiful manner there by becoming a unique creation on its own. The practical approach of the treatment coupled with the mantra Chikitsa (Treatment through invocations), makes this book a treasure trove for physicians as well as scholars in understanding the lineage of the traditional visha Chikitsa sampradaya in Kerala as well as improving the arsenal of medicaments for such cases. The Chapters or Adhikaras, cover almost all the practically encountered cases from identifying as well as treating the same. Hence, this is an attempt to inquire, scrutinize and acquaintance the pride of Keraleeya Visha Chikitsa to the Ayurvedic community and to the whole world.