Visha Chikista, a prominent branch of Ayurveda, is gaining recognition in the field of Ayurvedic
medicine for its effective treatment protocols in managing toxins and poison-related conditions. This
includes various venomous bites from snakes, spiders, scorpions, honey bees, and more. Among these,
makshika damsha (honey bee sting), categorized as keetavisha (insect bites) in Ayurveda, can pose a
serious threat with systemic complications if left untreated or if subsequent stings occur. While
numerous treatment options, case reports, and research papers on honey bee stings are available, this
paper presents a unique case series of three patients treated solely with a single Ayurvedic formulation,
Bilwadi Agada. The clinical manifestations observed in these cases involved redness, pain, and swelling
at the site of the sting. Given that the patients reported immediately after the insect bite, the diagnoses
were confirmed as Makshika damsha, and Bilwadi Agada was administered at specific dose for duration
of six days, following meals. Notably, complete healing of the sting site with the restoration of normalskin was observed at the end of the intervention period. The efficacy of the treatment for honey bee
stings using this single formulation has been proven, demonstrating positive responses. In the era of
integrative medicine, where different medical systems converge, the successful treatment of such cases
using a single, classical, yet effective Ayurvedic formulation instills confidence among Ayurvedic
practitioners. It highlights the potential of prescribing Ayurvedic medicines as standalone treatments to
effectively serve the well-being of individuals.
Keywords: Bilwadi Agada, honey bee bite, visha cikitsa, case report, keeta visha
Publication date: 01/06/2025
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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.6.9090
