Vrishchika Damsa WSR Scorpion Sting: A Review

Abstract

There are tremendous health hazards associated with scorpion stings, especially in tropical and subtropical areas. In Ayurvedic medicine, the adverse impacts of scorpion stings are referred to as Vrishchika Damsa, and classical literature constantly recognize this illness as one that needs to be treated right away. The objective of the article is to provide a general overview of scorpion envenomation, emphasizing the relevance to the system of Ayurvedic medicine, namely Vrishchika Damsa to modern clinical treatment. In order to deal with scorpion stings, this article addresses the etiology, clinical symptoms, traditional Ayurvedic interpretation, and contemporary therapeutic techniques. It also contrasts the treatment ideologies of Ayurveda and conventional medicine and highlights areas that require additional investigation.