Visha bilwadi gutika is explained in Kriya kaumadi, a Malayalam book by Kuttikrishna menon. It contains all ingredients similar to Bilvadi gutika, with addition of neelini (Indigofera tinctoria), eshvari (Aristalochia indica) and pada (Cyclea peltata). This formulation is mainly indicated in darvikara visha (cobra bite). Most of drugs of Visha bilwadi agada has ushna veerya, vataghna and kaphghna property. By these properties the drug visha bilwadi agada may give relief in various signs and symptoms produced due to visha like swelling, itching and urticarial actions. Most of the drug having antiinflammatory, analgesic, cardio protective and neuro protective activity. These actions are needed in case of envenomation. The hrudya and vishagna properties of the drugs reduce the signs and symptoms of venomous bite. Various studies have proved that some drugs have ante venom activity also. The main objective of this review article is to discuss the different pharmacological properties of its contents with respect to cobra bite.
Agada tantra is one of the ashtanga of Ayurveda (eight faucets). It is a branch in which treatment of various poisons are described with signs and symptoms and treatment. A general principle of treatment of poisoning is explained in Ayurvedic Samhitas like Charaka, Sushruta and Vagbhata. For the management of poisons acharya Charaka has explained Chathurvimshathi Upakrama (24 treatment procedure). These treatment modalities are complete in the management of poison. It includes supportive therapy, elimination therapy, pacifying measures, measures that restrict the entry of poisons, etc. This treatment modality is useful in the management of all types of poisons.
Agada tantra is a subject which deals with various poisons and its treatment. For the management of different poisons many formulations are mentioned in the treatises of Ayurveda. One such Agada yoga that is mentioned in the context of snake bite management is Sanjivana agada quoted in Shusruta Kalpasthana in the context of treatment of snake bite. It contains ten ingredients including eight herbs, ghee and honey. The easy availability of the ingredients and simplicity of the preparation and preservation of the formulation may encourage the physician to use this formulation in poisoning conditions. So an effort has been made to review this formulation in order to its pharmacological properties for its medicinal use.
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