Therapetic uses of Vidanga Leha in Children W.S.R. Krimi. A Case Series Management Of Krimi in Children with Vidanga Leha

Resumen

Krimi have been considered a major public health problem through out the world according to WHO, 1967. In our country this problem is equally significant. The helminths and bacteria discussed today are somewhat comparable to the Krimi described in ancient texts. According to CCRAS 1987 reports, it affects youngsters more often than adults. Krimi impairs a person's growth and development, causes malnutrition, and lowers immunity; therefore, an efficient remedy to this issue is required. Of all the herbs used in treating worm infestation, Vidanga leha (Embelia ribes) was used for the present study. 30 patients were randomly selected for the study. factors like Vivarnata (Skin Pigmentation), Udarshul (Abd pain ), Gudkandu (itching near anal region), MalaVishtambhata (constipation), Aganimandya (Anorexia) were observed in this study. These clinical conditions had been described by Acharya Charaka under the Lakshana of Krimi and it has been also described in Rasavaha Srotodusti Lakshanas as well. In 15 days of study, observations were recored 0n 0^th, 7^th, and 15^th day and doses were administrated according to body weight of the patients.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of vidanga leha in krimi betwenn the age group of 1-12 years.

Conclusion: This study revealed notable alterations in the Krimi patients. Relief had been observed in the various parameters chosen for the study.