Presentation from:
Dept of Agadatantra, Govt. Ayurveda College , Thiruvananthapuram
Date and Time:
09/01/2013, 02:00 pm
Moderator:
Dr. Rajam. R, Professor and Head, Dept. of Rasasastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana
Abastracts
SachinMangattu, Dept of Agadatantra, Govt. Ayurveda College , Thiruvananthapuram
The prevalence and incidence of hypersensitivity to allergens and its manifestation in the skin has increased enormously during the past few decades. Allergic reaction can result from food poisoning, insect stings, drug intoxication etc. Ayurveda considers this progression to be called as DushiVisha. DushiVisha are the toxins which are generated due to imperfect digestion, absorption, assimilation and excretion of various incompatible substances we consumed internally and in a long run accumulation of these toxins results in the imbalance of homeostasis of the body. Though these toxins appear weak first, it is converted to a powerful one provided there is a favourable environment, and ultimately results in serious derangement.
Among the symptoms of DushiVisha there is Kota which can be compared to IgE dependent Urticaria(Urticaria due to allergy). Eventually many features of Seetapitta, Udarda and Kota can be compared to Urticaria. A general line of treatment which we follow in Seetapitta, Udarda and Kota may not be effective in IgE dependent Urticaria. This leads us to consider about a Dushivishaharachikitsa which not only must help to remove the stagnant toxins but also bring back the body to homeostasis.
CASE STUDY ON POST SNAKE BITE ULCER MANAGEMENT
Hanzu sherief, Dept: of Agadatantra, Govt: Ayurveda College; Thiruvananthapuram.
In survivors of snake bite, the main cause of permanent disability is local tissue damage. The delayed healing along with severe pain and associated complaints virtually confine them to bed. The local effects of venom lead to chronic ulceration which results in severe tissue destruction and may even lead to amputation of the affected limb. In modern medicine, the treatment comprises of antibiotic coverage, which is not found to be effective, as the root cause of ulceration is not infections. Surgical repair of the wound may lead to complications like contractures. A combination of principles of treatment told in classical texts and formulations indicated in keraleeya visha chikitsa are effective in treatment of post snake bite ulceration.
A 54 year old man came to O.P.D with chronic ulcer on dorsal aspect of Rt. Foot with severe pain and discharge. Case history revealed a snake bite six months back. He underwent allopathic medication and got no relief. Finally he got admitted in ayurveda college hospital for better management and treatment.
As per our classics, we designed a treatment protocol, which comprises of shodhana and samana. Shodhana included mainly virechana and jalookavacharana. While samana mainly consisted of Paranthyadi taila dhara externally and single drug decoction of physalis minima (Njotanjodiyan) internally.
After the treatment, significant changes seen in dimension of the ulcer along with the development of granulation tissue. Pus and foul smelling discharge reduced to a greater extent. This paper discusses in detail a treatment protocol that can be practiced in post snake bite ulcer management.
Ayurvedic intervention in the above said case reveals the true essence and efficacy of our science. My experience with this post bite complication is a treasurable one; with which further advancements and new prospects in our science can be achieved.
