Therapeutic extent of Agnikarma in haemorrhoids

Authors

  • Sandeep Mohate Mohate Muhs

Keywords:

Agnikarma, Cauterisation, parasurgical measures

Abstract

 Sushruta known as father of surgery has described various surgical procedures along with some para- surgical measures in Haemorrhoids. ‘Agnikarma’ is one amongst these parasurgical procedures. In Agnikarma therapeutic burning with special tools are done on specific sites. Agnikarma though is a parasurgical procedure yet is indicated as a therapy of choice in many diseases and can be considered on its tremendous prophylactic potential to do away certain diseases and also developed as a precursor to ‘ cauterisation ‘ of modern era. This paper deals with various aspects of agnikarma and its use in present context. Sushruta samhita and its commentaries are the main source of this review paper.

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References

1. Acharya Yadavji Trikamji, Sushrutsamhita of Sushruta, sharirsthana, Siravarnavibhakti shariram Adhayay 7/14. Varanasi: Chowkhambha oriuntalia,1999, 6th edition

Published

2019-07-07

How to Cite

Mohate, S. M. (2019). Therapeutic extent of Agnikarma in haemorrhoids. Ayurline: International Journal of Research in Indian Medicine, 3(03). Retrieved from https://www.ayurline.in/index.php/ayurline/article/view/235