Snake-bite: 1 definition
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Snake-bite means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (history)Snake-bites (in Sanskrit: Daṃśa) continues to remain a much under-estimated cause of accidental deaths in India. Random estimates of snake-bite mortality in our country varies from 1500 to 55,000 annually. The factual global burden of snake-bite remains unknown due to lack of standardized reporting. Statistics reveal that worldwide, approximately in a year, there are about 55,00,000 snake-bites with 2,60,000 envenomation and about 1,25,000 fatalities. Fatality is caused by a number of reasons like a very wide variation in the species of snakes, paucity of anti-snake venom, scant compliance with treatment protocol and lack of general knowledge of basic education. Sanke-bite is a common medical emergency, which, if attended with promptitude and first aid, can drastically reduce morbidity and mortality and save precious lives. Ayurvedic approach of treating snake-bite has co-parlance with the concepts of contemporary medical procedures.
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Full-text (+741): Dastaka, Damsha, Vishamantra, Vikata, Subahu, Rijudamsha, Damshadvaya, Salivation, Horripilation, Sweating, Burning sensation, Phlegm, Blabbering, Khandita, Irritation, Asadhya, Dvidamsha, Sarpita, Sarpakitahata, Ceshtita.
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Search found 49 books and stories containing Snake-bite; (plurals include: bites). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 5: Kalpasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter V - The medical treatment of snake bites
Chapter IV - Description of the poison of a snakebite
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 1 - Story of the nāga-king Elapatra < [Chapter XL - The Four Fearlessnesses and the Four Unobstructed Knowledges]
The Indian Buddhist Iconography (by Benoytosh Bhattachacharyya)
The Catu-Bhanavara-Pali (critical study) (by Moumita Dutta Banik)
(10) Khandhaparitta Sutta < [Chapter 2 - Subject Matter of the First Bhanavara]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.4.16 < [Chapter 4 - Name-giving Ceremony, Childhood Pastimes, and Thieves Kidnap the Lord]
Verse 1.4.76 < [Chapter 4 - Name-giving Ceremony, Childhood Pastimes, and Thieves Kidnap the Lord]
The Book of Protection (by Piyadassi Thera)
Discourse 5 - Protection Of The Aggregates < [Discourses]