VISHA BILWADI GUTIKA: A REVIEW

Abstract

A review. Visha bilwadi gutika is explained in Kriya kaumadi, a Malayalam book by Kuttikrishna menon. It contains all ingredients similar to Bilvadi gutika, with addition of neelini (Indigofera tinctoria), eshvari (Aristalochia indica) and pada (Cyclea peltata). This formulation is mainly indicated in darvikara visha (cobra bite). Most of drugs of Visha bilwadi agada has ushna veerya, vataghna and kaphghna property. By these properties the drug visha bilwadi agada may give relief in various signs and symptoms produced due to visha like swelling, itching and urticarial actions. Most of the drug having anti-inflammatory, analgesic, cardio protective and neuro protective activity. These actions are needed in case of envenomation. The hrudya and vishagna properties of the drugs reduce the signs and symptoms of venomous bite. Various studies have proved that some drugs have ante venom activity also. The main objective of this review article is to discuss the different pharmacol. properties of its contents with respect to cobra bite.