Abstract

*Dr. Vaishali Gawande, Dr. Aruna Jeswani and Dr. Khairkar Chandan Bhimrao

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is the science of life that deals with both cure and prevention of diseases. There are eight branches in it, one among which is Agadtantra. Agadtantra is defined as the science that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of bites of poisonous snakes, insects, spiders, mice etc and their complications. Among all poisonous cases snake bite poisoning is utmost importance as it is a condition that needs emergency management & after their complications.  Keraleeya Visha Vaidyas play an eminent role in the treatment aspects of poisonous bite cases, they have dedicated their life and soul to the cries of dead broke and also has contributed literatures that quote different treatment modalities and formulations out of their experience like Kriya Koumudi, Visha Vaidya Jyotsnika, Lakshanamritham, Prayoga Samuccayam etc. The topic of concern Paranthyadi tailam is one such distinctive formulation that has been quoted in Visha Vaidya Jyotsnika. The formulation contains many ingredients having kushtaghna, Vranaghna & desa vaishanya properties and is administered as Lepa (external application). Lepana (external application) is widely practiced among folklore Visha Vaidhyas even, in this present era. This formulation has been used for reducing the vrana formed due to mandali sarpa dansh and all problem due to vrana.