A REVIEW ON URITHOOKKI TAILAM IN SARPAVISHA
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
In Ayurveda literature, the poisonous snakes are classified under three categories. They are Darvikara (vata predominance), Mandali(pitta predominance), and Raajila (Kapha predominance). This classification is mainly based on their quality of visha. Snake poison has foremost importance among the jangama visha (animate poison) category as it is a condition which needs emergency management. The tradition of Agadatantra in Kerala is most developed and Ayurvedic toxicologists (VishaVaidya’s) of Kerala considered seven famous treatises as their authentic reference books. Prayoga samuchayam is one among that. Multiple formulations which can be used for all types of poisoning cases were comprised in this.The “Urithookki tailam” formulation taken from this famous book and it covers only one drug, Iswari (Aristolochia indica). This formulation can be used as a confirmatory test as well as treatment of sarpa visha (snake poison). As soon as a patient who is bitten by a snake comes, apply 2-3 drops of the taila(oil) in a betel leaf, based upon the taste perceived by the patient, Vaidya differentiates the nature of Sarpavisha (Snake venom) and treat accordingly. Further research works on this preparation may prove the exact mode of action on the Sarpavisha (snake venom) and its use in the field of Ayurveda
Authors and Affiliations
Ranjana K, Sudheendra V. Honwad, Shrinidhi. R, Amala Jyothi
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