CLINICAL APPLICATION OF AYURVEDA IN INITIAL MANAGEMENT OFACUTE INGESTED POISON IN CURRENT SCENARIO
Dr. Subodh Jain*, Dr. Sharad M Porte and Dr. Vinod Kumar Gothecha
ABSTRACT
Acute poisoning is defined as acute exposure (less than 24hrs) to the toxic substance. Acute poisoning due to either accidental or homicidal or suicidal exposure causes significant mortality and morbidity throughout the world. Hence, it is need to apply the basic principles of Ayurveda in management of acute ingested poisoning. In acute ingested poisoning induced emesis is essential indication otherwise contra-indication. The induced emesis should be given by 3 litre decoction of 10 gm Ikshvaku seeds (Lagenaria siceraria) frequently till the poisonous material ended in vomitus matter. In case of poison situated in pakwasahya (intestine) 100 ml decoction of 10 gm Nilinifala (Indigofera tinctoria) along with 10 gmghee for induced purgation. After decontamination of poisonous materials from gastrointestinal tract dushivishari agad should be given 5gm twice a day. The patients of acute ingested poisoning can be managed by using induced emesis, purgation and dushivishari agad if patient come in early phase.
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