Application of Vishaghna Chikitsa in the management of Loota Visha (spider poisoning)- A case report

Authors

  • Ajith Krishnan
  • Komal Jadhav
  • M Anoopa
  • Varsha M Gonugude
  • Neha K Pol

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i1.606

Keywords:

loota ayurveda spider visha

Abstract

Visha is classified into Sthavar and Jangam. Sthavar visha includes Vatsnabha, Erand, Kupilu, etc and Jangam visha includes snakes, insects, spider etc. Loota visha is explained in detail in Ayurveda treatises. Spiders are anthropoids. There are various species of spiders in India. Spider bites are uncommon in India, and rarely produce fatal symptoms. The severity of envenomation varies according to species, dose, and duration of poisoning. Neurotoxic and cytotoxic are the two main components of spider venom. A female patient of 32 years came with complaints of Vesicular skin lesions, Pain, and Itching on her right elbow for four days.  The case was diagnosed as Loota Visha and was effectively managed by adopting Vishaghna Chikitsa principles.

Author Biographies

Ajith Krishnan

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Agada Tantra, R.N Kapoor Memorial Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Indore, M P.

Komal Jadhav

Final Year PG Scholar, Dept. of Agada Tantra, KAHER’s Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi.

M Anoopa

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Agada Tantra, MVR Ayurveda Medical College Parassinikadavu, Kerala.

Varsha M Gonugude

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Kayachikitsa, BVVS Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Bagalkot.

Neha K Pol

Ayurveda Practitioner, Nippani, Karnataka

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Published

2023-02-21

How to Cite

Krishnan, A., Jadhav, K., Anoopa, M., Gonugude, V. M., & Pol, N. K. (2023). Application of Vishaghna Chikitsa in the management of Loota Visha (spider poisoning)- A case report. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 11(1). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i1.606

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

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Case Report

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