Ethnomedicinal Uses In Scorpion Poisoning (gonusu Visha) In Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine

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dc.contributor.authorEdiriweera, E.R.H.S.S.en_US
dc.contributor.authorRatnasooriya, W. D.en_US
dc.contributor.authorKamathewatta, K. W. M. D.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2020-04-09T11:11:03Z
dc.date.available2020-04-09T11:11:03Z
dc.date.issued2018-07
dc.description.abstractScorpions use their sting as a defensive weapon or as a mechanism to incapacitate prey. The scorpion sting possesses venom and the character of the poison depends on the scorpion species. Some may lead to death. Ayurveda and Sri Lankan traditional physicians treat scorpion sting by administering medicines internally and externally, in various forms. Data was gathered from Ayurveda and Sri Lankan traditional medical books, through interviewing physicians, research journals and internet. Herbs, minerals and animal sources are used to treat scorpion sting. Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic, antipyretic, antispasmodic, antioxidant, cardioproective, respiratory protective, neuroprotective properties and anti-scorpion venom activity of these ingredients are scientifically proven. Due to these properties, these ingredients are capable of overcoming the symptoms such as pain, swelling, redness, itching, spasms, neurotoxicity and also cardiac and respiratory failure occurring through scorpion sting. It is concluded that Ayurveda and Sri Lankan traditional physicians possess multi-faceted, effective treatment methods for scorpion stings which can be scientifically proven.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsProfessor, Department of Nidana Chikithsa, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriyaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsSenior Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalanaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsTemporary Lecturer, Department of Dravyaguna Vignana, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriyaen_US
dc.identifier.citationEdiriweera E.R.H.S.S., Ratnasooriya W. D., Kamathewatta K. W. M. D.. Ethnomedicinal Uses In Scorpion Poisoning (gonusu Visha) In Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine. International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research. 2018 Jul; 6(7): 29-43en_US
dc.identifier.issn2322-0902
dc.identifier.issn2322-0910
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/194793
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMahadev Publicationsen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber7en_US
dc.relation.volume6en_US
dc.source.urihttps://ijapr.in/index.php/ijapr/article/view/999en_US
dc.subjectScorpion poisoningen_US
dc.subjectGonusu Vishaen_US
dc.subjectEthnomedicinal usesen_US
dc.subjectSri Lankaen_US
dc.titleEthnomedicinal Uses In Scorpion Poisoning (gonusu Visha) In Sri Lankan Traditional Medicineen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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