Abstract
Krumi is an important disease described in ayurvedic science and is described in detail with respect to its etiology, clinical features and treatment. The term krumi is used to denote tiny organisms which reside in human body. Concept of krumi and their relation in the development of disease is described in almost all ayurvedicsamhita. Acharyas also describe krumi as an etiological factor in various diseases. Krumi contribute significantly to global burden of diseases. Overcrowding, contamination of water, poor sanitation greatly favour transmission of parasitic infection resulting in high endemicity. Intestinal worm infestation results in impaired nutrition. Many neglect this condition as most of the times it may be asymptomatic. It maybe associated with malnutrition, iron deficiency anaemia, repeated gastrointestinal disturbances and upper respiratory tract infections.
Highlights
Krumi is a serious public health problem and is widely prevalent in areas of low environmental quality and people of low nutritional status
In classical text alongwith vata, pitta, kapha, sukshma jantu are supposed to be responsible for creating disease
Description regarding the management of krumi is available since vedic period
Summary
Krumi is a serious public health problem and is widely prevalent in areas of low environmental quality and people of low nutritional status. The term krumi as mentioned in ayurvedic classics have broad meaning. It includes all types of macro and micro, pathogenic and non-pathogenic organism. The term “Krumi” is derived from the word ‘Kramu’, meaning to step/ to roam/ or to walk. It has come out from “Kramu Padvikshepe”, meaning - move with the legs; are termed as Krumi. According to Amarkosha Krimi word is derived from “Kram + en” which denotes Kshudra-jantu and in differentiation of Rogas.
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