ASHTA VIDHA SHASTRA KARMA FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF VARIOUS SURGICAL INNERVATIONS: AN AYURVEDA REVIEW
Dr. Abhay Ahirwar*, Dr. Raviraj Singh and Dr. Ranjit Narang
ABSTRACT
Ayurveda the science of healthy living encompasses various branches related to different therapeutic aspects; Shalya Chikitsa is one of them which involve surgical and para-surgical interventions. The Shalya Chikitsa deals with different surgical approaches for the management of various diseases such as; bhagandara, pilonidal sinus, arsha, charmakeela, kadara and kshara, etc. Shalya Chikitsa provides versatile approaches for therapeutic purpose and “Asta Vidha Shastra Karma” is one such approach. Vidha Shastra Karma offer great advantages in surgical emergency and also resembles some modern techniques of surgery. This article summarizes role of Asta Vidha Shastra Karma in shalya kriya for the management of various surgical problems.
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