PROFICIENT CONTRIBUTION OF ACHARYA SUSHRUTA IN THE FIELD OF SHALYA TANTRA – AN AYURVEDIC SURGICAL BRANCH – A LITERARY REVIEW
Dr. Prabhat Kumar Rai*, Dr. Anantkumar V. Shekokar and Dr. Kanchan M. Borkar
ABSTRACT
Shalya Tantra the ancient Ayurvedic surgical science is one of the most efficient branch in Ashtang Ayurved (among eight major branches) as mentioned in many texts. It is a vital branch of Ayurved deals with the removal of irritating factors causing pain to the body and mind. Sushruta Samhita written by the great Acharya Sushruta, is in-depth treasure-house of surgical knowledge. The contribution of Acharya Sushruta in ancient surgery is long lasting. The concepts and techniques used by Acharya Sushruta in past are even relevant in today’s era with little amendments. There is no denying the fact that modern surgery has its roots or more precisely seeds in Sushruta Samhita. It was Ayurved of ancient India that pioneered the modern concepts of surgery. In this review an effort has been made to draw a special attention on ancient surgical concepts of Sushruta Samhita practicing today with few refinements.
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