Abstract

AGADA PRAYOGA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KEETA VISHA (INSECT BITE) – A CASE REPORT

Dr. Ajith Krishnan M. and Dr. Neha K. Pol*

Abstract

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine having eight important branches. Agada tantra is among one of them which deals with toxicological conditions and their management. Different Acharya’s have explained regarding the concept and management of Keeta visha in the classics. There are many types of Keeta Visha described. Among animal poisoning, Acharya’s have described different creatures like Sarpa, keeta, luta etc. which are responsible for life threatening situations. The importance of Keeta Visha (insect bites) is more because it causes acute as well as severe manifestations in the human beings. Acharya Sushruta described Keeta Visha under Jangama Visha and explained 67 varieties of Keeta under 4 groups. According to its numerous variety’s, diagnosis and treatment of Keeta Visha is found to be very difficult as these varieties are not yet correctly identified and besides, regional variations of these insects manifests very differently. Most of the times insect bites cases are unidentified as the signs and symptoms may be similar to other skin diseases. Most of the times etiology being discarded and proper history taking is not being done. A 15 years old female came with the complaint of itching and burning sensation over face and reddish rash over face since morning, was diagnosed as an insect bite and she was treated with Agada Principles which includes Rakshoghna, vishagna, krimigna, etc. Patient had immediate good relief in symptoms.

Keywords: Keeta visha, Agada, Vishaghna.