Sattam Saarntha Maruthuvamum Nanju Maruthuvamum

The subject covers the applied use of medical knowledge and practice—particularly pathology—for legal purposes. This field, also known as medical jurisprudence or legal medicine, is essential in determining causes of death and supporting legal investigations. Nanju Maruthuvam (Toxicology) is a multidisciplinary science that explores the harmful effects of herbs, minerals, metals, chemicals, and animal-origin substances on living beings. It involves the study of symptoms, mechanisms, treatment, and detection of poisoning, with a special focus on diagnosing and managing toxicological conditions in clinical and forensic settings.