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Continuous low\u2010level ingestion of arsenic, often through contaminated groundwater or food, leads to gradual accumulation and a spectrum of health effects over time. Long\u2010term arsenic exposure is associated with dermatological lesions (pigmentation changes and keratosis), various cancers (skin, lung, bladder, etc.), cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, diabetes, and other systemic effects, reflecting its classification as a Group 1 human carcinogen. Ayurveda Classics describe a unique concept of cumulative toxicity under\n                    <jats:italic>Dushi Visha<\/jats:italic>\n                    (latent poison). A comparative analysis of clinical features shows that many symptoms of chronic arsenic toxicity (fatigue, gastrointestinal disturbances, skin changes, neuropathy, etc.) mirror the descriptions of\n                    <jats:italic>Dushi Visha<\/jats:italic>\n                    . Management of chronic arsenic toxicity is challenging, as no specific antidote exists apart from chelation therapy; hence, modern treatment focuses on eliminating exposure and supportive care. Ayurveda offers detoxification (\n                    <jats:italic>Shodhana<\/jats:italic>\n                    ) therapies and herbal formulations aimed at expelling latent toxins and mitigating symptoms. This review paper discusses the concept of cumulative arsenic toxicity in modern toxicology and draws parallels with the Ayurvedic notion of\n                    <jats:italic>Dushi Visha<\/jats:italic>\n                    . 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