KRIMI -AYURVEDIC AND MODERN VIEW

Kadwal Sonia*, Deepshikha, Garg G.P.

ABSTRACT

Worm infestation is referred to as Krimi Roga in Ayurveda. Based on the place of origin, the Krimi can be classified as Kaphaj Krimi, Raktaj Krimi, or Pureeshaj Krimi. Pureeshaja Krimi in Ayurveda has similarities to helminthiasis. Content has been collected from a variety of sources, including original studies, recent books, web searches, and classical Ayurvedic literature. According to Ayurveda, Oupasargikarogas is the topic that addresses the infectious disorders carried on by krimi. The term "Krimi" refers to an enormous group of worms, both pathogenic and non-pathogenic. In this article effort has been made to describe the concept of Krimi from different Ayurvedic treatises and also describe in modern science

Keywords: Krimi, types of Krimi, Helminthes, treatment.