A review on Vrischika Visha and its Chikitsa in classics
Abstract
Scorpion stings are an intimidating problem in India, especially in rural parts of India. Envenomation from scorpions if estimating on yearly basis it is about 12 lakh people per year and is responsible for nearly about 3250 deaths. There are about 1400 species of scorpions identified worldwide out of this only 53 are reported to be dangerous to humans. The common clinical feature of the scorpion sting is sharp localized burning pain which gradually spreads to the whole limb followed by the variable nature of paresthesia and swelling. Even death is immediately seen in untreated cases of scorpion sting. Vrischika Visha is categorized under Keeta Visha in Ayurveda. Its warning signs are Urdhwa Gati of Daha, Toda, Sphutana, Sotha, Shyavata etc. Vrischika Damsha is such a specific envenomation that requires medical attention. Several treatment approaches are explained in our classics which are described for managing Vrischika Visha.
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