Book excerpt: The need for having a simple book with basic practical format has been felt since long. A sincere and maiden attempt has been made with the idea of fulfilling the needs of current curriculum in forensic Practical’s. The objectives that are clearly identified in each area of the subject after thorough discussion with experts will enable students to focus on key points of every topic. This practical manual is formatted in such a way that it will be suitable for III B.S.M.S students fulfilling their practical knowledge in both Siddha and modern aspects. An attempt is made to describe the Medicolegal aspects of every topic. Various certificate proceedings are carefully designed and attached to emphasize the importance of forensic medicine and toxicology could be further elaborated for problem based learning. Signs and symptoms are briefly summarized with more emphasis on the format to be presented in practical examinations. The most important feature of this book is that various poisons and forensic aspects of death are discussed with a clear diagram and in some places tabulated. While preparing this book we have gone through various textbooks and journals and so us grateful to these authors. This book would help the Medical officers/practitioners while dealing the cases of poisoning and reporting in various medicolegal cases.This book is not designed to replace any reference text but rather can is to be read as a companion manual for practical before appearing in practical examinations.