Lutavisha, Luta-visha, Lūtāviṣa: 6 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Ayurveda
See also

Introduction:

Lutavisha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Lūtāviṣa can be transliterated into English as Lutavisa or Lutavisha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)

Source: Shodhganga: Edition translation and critical study of yogasarasamgraha

Lūtāviṣa (लूताविष) refers to “spider poison” and is one of the various diseases mentioned in the 15th-century Yogasārasaṅgraha (Yogasara-saṅgraha) by Vāsudeva: an unpublished Keralite work representing an Ayurvedic compendium of medicinal recipes. The Yogasārasaṃgraha [mentioning lūtāviṣa] deals with entire recipes in the route of administration, and thus deals with the knowledge of pharmacy (bhaiṣajya-kalpanā) which is a branch of pharmacology (dravyaguṇa).

Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)

Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa

Lūtāviṣa (लूताविष) refers to “spider poisons”, according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—Several herbal formulations have been recommended in the segment exclusively for lepa or ointment to counter poison. According to Kāśyapasaṃhitā (verse VIII.42), “The application of the ointment prepared with the (marrow) powder of the pith or sap of Vakula and Vaṭa mixed with breast milk serves as an instant antidote to poison of Darvīkara, Maṇḍalī and spider poisons (lūtāviṣa) [lūtāmahamaṇḍalīnāṃ viṣaṃ]”.

Unclassified Ayurveda definitions

Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botany

Lūtāviṣa (लूताविष):—A Sanskrit technical term translating to “spider venom”, and is used throughout Ayurvedic literature such as the Caraka-saṃhitā and the Suśruta-saṃhitā. The compound word Lūtāviṣa is composed of the words Lūtā (“spider”) and Viṣa (“poison”).

Source: archive.org: Vagbhata’s Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita (first 5 chapters)

Lūtāviṣa (लूताविष) refers to the “poison of spiders”, as mentioned in verse 5.6-8 of the Aṣṭāṅgahṛdayasaṃhitā (Sūtrasthāna) by Vāgbhaṭa.—Accordingly, “[...] Not shall one drink (water that is) [...]: nor (celestial water) that (is) seasonable (but) the first (of the season), (because it is) polluted by its mixture with the webs, feces, urine, and poison of spiders [viz. lūtāviṣa] etc. [...] (such water) one shall not drink”.

Source: eJournal of Indian Medicine: A Case of Contact with Spider Venom

Lūtāviṣa (लूताविष, “spider venom”):—All of spider-bite wounds are similar to dadru-maṇḍala (a type of kuṣṭha), are bright, dark, reddish-brown, yellow or dark-brown in color, soft and raised, are black or dark-brownin the middle, covered by a net in the end part, are like visarpa, accompanied by swelling, have fever, severe pains, rapid ripening process with fever, moisture, suppuration and rupturable part.

Source: Ancient Science of Life: Snake bite treatment in Prayoga samuccayam

Lūtāviṣa (लूताविष) refers to “spider poisoning”, and is dealt with in the 20th century Prayogasamuccaya (one of the most popular and widely practised book in toxicology in Malayalam).—Chapter eight deals with lūtā (spider) poisoning [viz., lūtāviṣa] treatment. Signs, symptoms and general treatment of 20 types of lūthā has been mentioned here. Day to day changes of the lesion for 7 days and the corresponding treatment have been explained. Medicines for tumorous skin growths, simple and effective dhārā recipes are also explained.

context information

Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Relevant text

Search found 5 books and stories containing Lutavisha, Luta-visa, Lūtā-viṣa, Luta-visha, Lūtāviṣa, Lutavisa; (plurals include: Lutavishas, visas, viṣas, vishas, Lūtāviṣas, Lutavisas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Conceptual study of luta visha and its management < [2023: Volume 12, July issue 11]

Conceptual study of applicability of bilwadi agad in covid-19 < [2021: Volume 10, October issue 12]

Ayurvedic management of loota visha- a case study with literature review < [2023: Volume 12, September issue 15]

+ 6 more chapters

Application of Vishaghna Chikitsa in the management of Loota Visha (spider poisoning)- A case report < [Volume 11, issue 1 (2023)]

Nirgundiyadi Gulika – A Review < [Volume 11, issue 6 (2023)]

show preview

Role of panchakarma in treatment of poisoning with reference to chaturvimshati upkrama: a review < [2022, Issue 11 November]

Vishaghna yogas in charak samhita – a review < [2018, Issue VIII, August]

Review article on vishghana property of manjistha < [2023, Issue 11. November]

+ 5 more chapters / show preview

Study of Kustha (Saussurea lappa) in Brihattrayi and Laghuttrayi. < [Volume 3, issue 1: Jan- Feb 2016]