Application of Trisootra Principles in the Management of Acute Food Allergy - A Case Report

Food allergies are thought to affect up to 4% of adults and 8% of children under the age of five. Although there is no treatment, some kids outgrow their food allergies as they age. Foods can be contaminated by a wide range of diseasecausing microbes, leading to a wide range of foodborne illnesses (also known as foodborne sickness or food poisoning) and food allergies. An immune system response called a food allergy happens quickly after consuming a certain meal. Even a small amount of the food that causes the allergy can result in signs and symptoms like skin issues, hives, or enlarged airways. Some people may experience severe symptoms from a food allergy, including the potentially fatal anaphylactic reaction. In Ayurveda , rules for intake of food, preparation and sign and symptoms of visha misritha anna and their treatments are well explained. Proper history taking is an essential method in all these cases. In present case a 19-year male patient with the chief complaints of, severe itching and appearance of rashes over the neck, back ,arms and chest region of the body after ingesting food hence diagnosed as an acute food allergy have shown encouraging results when treated with Trisutra principles.