REVIEW ON THE USE OF KUKKUTA(HEN) IN SARPAVISHA (SNAKE POISON) CHIKITSA AS FOLKLORE MEDICINE

Dr. Rajath M, Dr. AshwinKumar S. Bharathi, Dr. Akbersha. A
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Snake bites are a major public health concern in India, particularly in rural areas where they are one of the leading causes of death. Despite advancements in medical treatments such as specific anti-venoms tailored to various snake venoms, about 70% of the rural Indian population continues to rely on traditional Folk Medicine practices. These practices, which vary significantly across different regions, often involve unique and localized methods to address snake envenomation. One such distinctive practice involves the use of live hens in a treatment known as "Kukkuta" or "Hen Therapy" for snake bite management, particularly for cases involving "Sarpa visha" (snake venom). In this traditional method, the folklore practitioner places the anal region of a hen over the bite site. It is believed that the suction action of the hen's anal muscles extracts the venom from the bite. This process may involve using several hens depending on the perceived quantity and type of venom. After the procedure, the hens, now assumed to be venom-laden, are sacrificed and buried. This practice, while deeply rooted in cultural traditions and local beliefs, underscores the significant gap between modern medical solutions and the reliance on traditional methods in rural India. Addressing this gap requires not only the provision of accessible medical care but also educational efforts to dispel myths and misconceptions about snake bites and their treatments. The information for the present article has been collected from folklore practitioner Mr Thippeswamy from Sangenahalli village of Hiriyur Taluk Chitradurga district of Karnataka State.
关于将蛇毒 Chikitsa 中的 Kukkuta(母鸡)用作民间药物的综述
在印度,蛇咬伤是一个重大的公共卫生问题,尤其是在农村地区,蛇咬伤是导致死亡的主要原因之一。尽管医疗技术不断进步,如针对各种蛇毒的特效抗蛇毒药物,但约 70% 的印度农村人口仍然依赖传统的民间医疗方法。其中一种独特的做法是用活母鸡来治疗蛇咬伤,被称为 "Kukkuta "或 "母鸡疗法",尤其是在涉及 "Sarpa visha"(蛇毒)的情况下。在这种传统方法中,民间医师将母鸡的肛门部位放在咬伤部位。据说母鸡肛门肌肉的吸力可以将蛇毒从咬伤处吸出来。这一过程可能需要使用几只母鸡,这取决于所感知的毒液数量和类型。这种做法虽然深深植根于文化传统和当地信仰,但却凸显了现代医学解决方案与印度农村地区依赖传统方法之间的巨大差距。要消除这一差距,不仅需要提供方便的医疗服务,还需要开展教育工作,消除人们对蛇咬伤及其治疗方法的迷信和误解。
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