Role of Ayurveda in the management of Centepede bite ( ~Shatapadi damsha)

Centipede stings are not rare in tropical and subtropical regions. Many patients do not seek medical attention after such events because most occurrences of centipede envenomation are mild and cause only local symptoms. Many kinds of envenomation have been reported, and anaphylaxis caused by some types of envenomation has also been described . However, in some reports, secondary infection following centipede stings has proven more problematic than symptoms arising from the centipede venom . A small number of wounds caused by centipedes develop into severe skin infections, such as necrotizing so Centepedes are the venomous arthropod , being 3300 species in five orders , which have a high mortality rate and require early diagnosis and treatment. Here is a case of a 45‑year‑old female with a history of Shatapadi damsha (~ Centepede bite). In this case, the ulcer developed due to Shatapadi damsha was treated with Ayurvedic management. Special agada preparations like Visha vilwadi agada ,Dasanga agada along with other anti poisonous formulations Patolakaturohinyadi kashaya was employed in the treatment. The treatment provided interesting results.