Abstract

PUREESHAJA KRIMI AND ITS MANAGEMENT IN CHILDREN – A REVIEW ARTICLE

Suraj R. Yewale* B.A.M.S., Jayprakash Khairnar and Vikram Shelavale

ABSTRACT

Ayurvedic perspective of worms is discussed under the topic of Krimi and helminthiasis specifically can be correlated to the Pureeshaja type of Krimi. Helminthiasis is one of the most common paediatric problem faced world-wide specially in tropical and sub-tropical geographical area. Recent global estimates indicate that more than a quarter of the world’s population are infected with one or more of the parasitic infections. Poverty, ignorance, lack of hygiene, poor sanitation and use of uncooked food or improper washing of food materials etc are the common aetiologies for the spread of helminthiasis in developing countries like India. The most common parasitic infections is caused by Ascaris Lumbricoides. While the treatment protocols for worm infestations in modern medicine widely uses anti- helminthic drugs; the treatment approach in Ayurveda depends on unique principle. The
management approach in Ayurveda involves three stages namely Apakarshana (Elimination therapy), Prakruti Vighata (To create an unfavourable environment) and Nidana Parivarjana (Avoiding the aetiology). This article presentes various ayurveda perspectives of Krimi Roga & its management.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Helminthiasis, Pureeshaja, Krimi, Ascaris lumbricoides.