A Case Report - Effect OfSaliparni ThailaDhara (PseudarthriaViscida Linn) And Dasanga Agada In The Management Of Vrischika Damsha (Scorpion Sting).

Abstract

Scorpion sting being major public health problem is an acute life threatening, time limiting medical emergency especially in rural parts of India. Though the annual incidence rate of scorpion sting cases in India exceeds 1.23 millions, in which over 32,250 are fatal. There are ample treatment modalities and medicines in keraliyavishachikitsagranthas and in ayurvedic classics which are described for managing vrischikavisha. . This is a case study conducted during the period 2022-2023 at pappinissheryvishachikitsa Kendra under the department of Agad Tantra ,MVR Ayurveda Medical College, Kannur. The main characteristics of scorpion venom poisoning explained in ayurvedic classics are vahnivatdahanam (Burning sensation like fire).Kshipramurdwarohanam (quick spreading in upward diection) ,Damsha Sopha (swelling), Damshesadyoatiruk( instant severe pain). This is a case report of a 27 year old male diagnosed as vrischikadamsha  presenting with pain, burning sensation, erythema and swelling was treated with Shaliparnithailadhara externally and internally with Dasanga agada. Total duration of treatment was for two days third day was observation and fourth day was follow up. Thorough clinical assessment was done before and after the treatment on the cardinal symptoms, pain, erythema, burning sensation and swelling. Based upon the result of the study saliparnithailadhara has shown assuring results in the management of acute scorpion envenomation. This case is an evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatment in case of vrischikadamsha and as a proposition for further research on more number of patients.