ROLE OF BILWADI AGADA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SCORPION STING

Scorpion sting is a particularly devastating and an endemic public health problem in some part of the India. 50 species out of 700 in India can cause serious illness. Most of the studies have focused on the clinical and epidemiological aspects of scorpion stings. Ayurveda has explained numerous medicinal preparations for the management of Vrishchika Damsha (Scorpion sting) but so far very little statistical data is available regarding the efficacy of these medicines particularly in the management of pain. This Paper is focused on efficacy of one of such preparations, Bilwadi Agada which was a part of research for internal medications. A clinical study was conducted in 2005 at Pappinissery Visha Chikitsa Kendra, Kannur. Total 10 subjects suffering from Scorpion sting satisfying inclusion criteria were selected and after obtaining consent, treated with Bilwadi Agada for 4 days. Thorough clinical assessment was done before and after the treatment. The result was analyzed statistically with paired t-test which was found highly significant in reducing the cardinal symptom, pain, erythema and inflammation in scorpion sting (P<0.001). Drug also proved effective in reducing other associated symptoms like burning sensation and itching sensations in Scorpion sting.