Significance of Scorpion bite
Scorpion bite encompasses various interpretations across different fields. In Ayurveda, it involves specific treatments based on the venom's type and potency, including the use of herbal applications like Acalypha indica. The Purana mentions a curative plaster made with Saindhava and Tryashunam. Scientifically, scorpion bites are recognized as a global public health issue that can result in significant morbidity and mortality, often leading to acute medical emergencies, particularly in India. The management of such bites requires tailored approaches reflecting their serious health implications.
Synonyms: Sting, Venomous bite, Envenomation, Scorpion sting
In Dutch: Schorpioenbeet; In Finnish: Skorpionin purema; In Spanish: Mordedura de escorpión
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Hindu concept of 'Scorpion bite'
In Hinduism, a scorpion bite necessitates specific treatments, including a milk-curd plaster of Saindhava and Tryashunam, tailored to the venom's type and potency for effective healing.
(1) Bites from scorpions that require specific treatment based on the type and potency of the scorpion's venom.[1]
(1) Scorpion bite is a condition that can be treated using a combination of pigeon excreta, pomelo, juice of siris flowers, milk of clenolepis and mudar, dry ginger, Indian beech, and honey.[2]