PATHOLOGICAL AND CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE OF SNAKE POISONING AS PER AYURVEDA
Dr. N. S. Gangasagre*, Dr. Mrs. Jyotsna N. Gangasagre
ABSTRACT
Snake-bite is one of the most important causes of accidental death in many parts of the world. Sudden snake bites especially in rural area affected large number of population and considered as medical emergency. Thousands of death reported every year in India due to snake bite hence therefore it is very essential to know various aspects of snake bites. Ayurveda also described Sarpa Dansha and its management in various ancient literatures, Acharya Vagbhata categorized snake bites as Savisha means poisonous and Nirvisha means non poisonous. Acharya Charaka suggested various Upakramas for the management of snake poisoning. Present article explored Ayurveda perspective of snake bite poisoning.
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