REVIEW ARTICLE ON KEETA VISHA AND ITS MANAGEMENT

Vd. Kiran Rakhonde*, Vd. Sachin Patil, Vd. Sagar Narode, Vd. Amrapali Nikam, Vd. Rachna Patil and Vd. Deepali Aher

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine, plays a crucial role in the healthcare system throughout India. It encompasses eight key branches, and among them is Agad-Tantra, focusing on toxicological conditions and their management. Acharya Susruta, in the Kalpa Sthana of Susruta Samhita, and Acharya Vagbhata, in Uttartantra of Ashtanga Hridaya, along with other texts, discuss Akritrim and Kritrim Visha. Akritrim Visha is categorized into Sthavar Visha (plant origin) and Jangam Visha (animal origin), with Keeta Visha falling under the latter. Among insects, comprising 75% of all animals, only 2% pose harm to humans. Acharya Susruta classified 67 types of Keeta Visha into four groups based on variety, diagnosis, and treatment.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Visha, Keeta visha, Animate Poison.