European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A REVIEW ON KRIMI ROGA (INTESTINAL WORMS) IN CHILDREN

Shiv Mangal Prasad, Bijendra Shah* and Bishun Dayal Prasad Patel

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda describes worm infestation as Krimi Roga. The Krimi may be various types on the basis of their origin; Kaphaj Krimi, Raktaj krimi and Pureeshaj Krimi. In Ayurveda Pureeshaja Krimi can be correlated with the helminthiasis. From various sources such as classical literatures of Ayurveda, modern texts, online searches and original papers, data were collected. In Ayurveda, the infectious diseases caused by krimi are explained under the topic of Oupasargikarogas. The term Krimi is a broad term which includes all types of worms, which may be pathogenic or non-pathogenic. Among them, pathogenic is harmful to human beings and helminthiasis specifically can be correlated to the Pureeshaja type of Krimi. Treatment like Apakarshana (elimination therapy), Prakriti Vighata (to create an unfavorable environment) and Nidana Parivarjana(avoiding the etiology) is found to be very effective against Krimi in Ayurveda. In addition it is more economical and painless treatment with no or minimum side effects. The present article reviews the concept of krimi and its management in Ayurveda for children.

Keywords: Krimi Roga, Oupasargikarogas, Intestinal worms, Helminthiasis.