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An Approach to the Concept of Krimi (microbes)

1. Final year PG Scholar, PG & Ph.D. Department of Roga Nidana Evum Vikriti Vigyana,Parul Institute of Ayurved, Parul

University akjadeja85@gmail.com

2. Professor, M.D.(Ayu), Ph.D., PG & Ph.D. Department of Roga Nidana Evum Vikriti Vigyana, Parul Institute of Ayurved,

Parul University sachin.deva@paruluniversity.ac.in

Dr. Adityarajsinh Jadeja , Dr. Sachin Deva

Corresponding author : Dr. Adityarajsinh Jadeja Article Info : Published on : 14/07/2023

Abstract

Ayurveda exist since ancient time and since then Acharya knew that healthy state of body can be disturbed by the external

minute infectious organisms known as Krimi (Microbes). Explanation of Krimi (Microbes) is found in different Samhitas

and Krimi (Microbes) word is also mentioned in Atharva Veda. Acharya’s have mentioned description of etiologies, types

& number, habitat, nomenclature, morphology, clinical conditions and treatment of Krimi (Microbes). In

Shabdakalpadruma Krimi (Microbes) is derived from word Bhrame Samprasarane which means Pada or legs. Krim

i(Microbes) is mainly of two types Bahya Krimi (External Microbes) which is two in number and Abhyantara Krimi

(Internal Microbes) which is divided into three types Raktaja Krimi, Shleshmaja or Kaphaja and Purishaja. Acharya have

mentioned Krimirogas (Microbial Infections) which occur due to Krimi(Microbes). All microorganisms like virus,

bacteria, and parasites can be included under the title Krimi (Microbes). Some researcher have correlated Krimi(Microbes)

with certain microbes explained in modern medical science. Based on the explanation available on Krimi(Microbes) it is

slightly difficulty to correlate it with microbes told in modern medical science. In Allopathic science there are two

branches separately studied for worms and microbes which is known as helminthology and microbiology respectively but

in Ayurveda Krimi (Microbes) is mentioned for both worm and microbes. Mainly it will result in skin disorders and

ailments of gastrointestinal system. Acharya have explained Shodhana (Purification method) as a basic treatment of Krimi

(Microbes) and also explained about three folded treatment for Krimiroga(Microbial Infections) which is

Apatarpana,Prakritivighata and Nidana Parivarjana. Here, an attempt is made to understand the Krimi(Microbes) in

current perspective.

Key words : Krimi, Abhyantara Krimi, Microbes, Shodhana

Introduction

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Ayurveda exist since ancient time and since then Acharya

knew that healthy state of body can be disturb by the

external minute infectious organisms known as Krimi

(Microbes). In Ayurveda explanation of Krimi is found in

Charaka Samhita,Sushruta Samhita and Astanga Hridaya

and Astanga Sangraha many other Samhita. The word

Krimi is derived from Bhrame Samprasarane which

means Pada or legs(1). It is of two types first one is Bahya

Krimi (External Microbes) and other is Abhyantara Krimi

(Internal Microbes) which is

further divided into Raktaja,Shleshmaja or Kaphaja and

Purishaja(2). Each type is further divided into different

subtypes according to different Acharya although all

Acharya have mentioned total 20 types of Krimi

(Microbes). This Krimi habitat different part of the body

and causes different ailments of gastrointestinal system

and alimentary system.

Existence of Krimi is mentioned in Atharva Veda. In

Atharva Veda they have divided it into two types Drishta

and Adrishta type meaning visible and invisible(3).

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Table no.01 Showing types and numbers of

Krimi

Name of Acharya Purishaja Raktaja Total No.

Charaka(4) 5 6 20

Sushruta(5) 7 7 20

Vagabhatta(6) 5 6 20

Madhavakara) (7) 5 6 20

Name of Acharya Bahya Krimi Kaphaja

Charaka(4) 2 7

Sushruta(5) 6

Vagabhatta(6) 2 7

Madhavakara) (7) 2 7

Figure no.01 showing types of Raktaja Krimi

Figure no.03 showing types of Kaphaja Krimi

Figure no.02 showing types of Purishaja Krimi

Figure no.01 showing types of Raktaja Krimi

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Causative factor: The causative factor for Bahya Krimi

(External Microbes) is Mrija Varjana means unhygienic

and dirty habits. Causative factors of Abhyantara Krimi is

Ajeerna Bhojana (Intake before digestion of previous

meal),regular intake of Madhura (sweet) and Amla Rasa

(Sour), consumption of Drava (liquid) substance, Guda,

Virudhha Bhojana etc and Viharaja factors are

Diwaswapna (Day sleeping) and Avyayama .(12)

Bahya Krimi:

Bahya Krimi samuthan is said to be Mrujavarjana

(Unhygienic) and Sthana (Habitat) is Kesha (Hairs on

scalp),Smashru (Beard), Lomapakshma (Eye lashes).

These microbes are very minute (Anu), like Tila Akruti

(Seasame) with Bahupada (Multiple podia). These Krimi is

(13)

blackish white in color.

Raktaja Krimi:

Raktaja Krimi occurs due to factors which are responsible

for Kushta Vyadhi. These Krimi (Microbes) resides in

Raktavahini Dhamini. These Krimi are Anu (Atomic),

Vrutta (Oval),lacks organ of motility(Apada) and invisible

due to minute size(Sukshmatvat Adrushya).These are

(14)

coppery red in colour and might be reddish or blackish.

Kaphaja Krimi:

The causative facors are Kapha Prakopa Nidanas

(Causative factor) like consumption of meat, bean, jiggery,

milk, curd, fish, Kusumbha and intake of Ajirna

(Uncooked),Klinn a(wet), Sankirna (Contaminated) and

Virudhha (Antagonistic) and Asatmya Ahara

(Incompatible). These Krimi reside in gastrointestinal tract

with shape of Pruthu (Oval), Bradhna (Flat and Thick),

Vrutta Parinah (Spherical flat), Anu (Minute),

(15)

Dirgha(Long) and Tantuvat (thready). Purishaja Krimi :

The causative factor are ingestion of Masha (beans),

Pishtanna (floured grains) and raw vegetables are

responsible for the infection. These Krimi reside in

Pakwashaya and are Sukshma (Minute), Vrutta (Oval),

Parinaha (Flat), Deergha (Long) and Urnashu Shanka

(Long woolen fibres). Some are thick, oval and flat. These

are whitish or blackish, greenish and yellowish in

colour(16) These Krimi (Microbes) is treated by adopting

three treatment protocol which are Apakarshana,

Prakriti Vighatana and Nidana Parivarjana. Apakarshana

is said to be first line of treatment and it expulse Krimi and

Malas from the host by mechanical or therapeutic method.

In Prakriti Vighatana treatment procedure like Abhyanga

(Massage), Sweda (Sudation), Pradeha etc and some

internal medicines are advised which destroys the favorable

environment of Krimi. Third treatment is Nidana

(17)

Parivarjana which is avoiding causative factors of Krimi .

Discussion

These Krimi’s are hard to correlate with microbes due to

limited information but it can be compared by knowing their

habitat, morphological character and sign & symptoms they

produce. Bahya Krimi(External microbes) can be correlated

to louse (head,body,pubic) and eggs of louse which stick to

the root of hair. Raktaja Krimi are minute and reside in

Raktavahini Dhamani and produce disease like Kushta

(Skin Disease). There are few microbes which reside in

blood stream those are staphylococcus which could cause

(18)

folliculitis, boils and abscess. Streptococcus Pyogens

which causes Erysipels, impetigo, pyoderma and

subcutaneous infections like cellulitis. Fungi like candida

albicans, tinea corporis, tinea imbricate, tinea cruris, tinea

barbae, tinea capitis which produces variety of localized

(19)

skin infection in scalp, body and nail . Kaphaja Krimi are

present in upper part of the gut and when increase in number

they travel through upper and lower gut. Characteristic of

these Krimi are thick, flat, elongated, rounded & ring like

and causes symptoms like nausea, salivation, anorexia,

indigestion, fever etc.

(20)

Parasites like Anyclostoma duodenale causes

abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea with blood,

anemia. Taenia solium & taenia saginata causes nausea,

abdominal discomfort, and hunger pain, chronic

indigestion etc. Purishaja Krimi resides in lower gut and

when increase in number travel through upper & lower

GIT. Their size varies from minute to macroscopic and

causes symptoms like diarrhea, emaciation, pallor,

horripilation, perianal itching etc. Bacteria like Vibrio

(21)

cholera, E.coli, Salmonella,Shigella causes symptoms

like diarrhea, dysentery, enteric fever, gastro enteritis.

Virus like rota virus, astro virus, adeno virus causes

symptoms like severe diarrhea and lethargy. Fungi like

candida albicans causes diarrhea.

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Conclusion

Concept of Krimi is explained in Veda and in many

Samhita's with its causative factors, nomenclature,

habitat, morphology and its clinical symptoms but even

with available information about Krimi it is difficult to

correlate with microbes explained in modern medical

science. Branches like helminthology and microbiology

explains in detail about worms & microbes and if more

detail description on Krimi is available then exact

correlation with these worms and microbes can be done.

Hence more research should be done to understand

Krimi and its exact correlation with worms and microbes

of modern medical science.

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