REVIEW ON SUSHRUTA’S "ASHTAVIDHA SHASTRA KARMA"
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, kadar etc. Shalya Chikitsa provides versatile approaches for therapeutic purpose and Ashtavidha Shastra Karma is one such approach. Ashtavidha Shastra Karma offer great advantages in surgical emergency and also resembles some modern techniques of surgery. This article summarizes role of Ashtavidha Shastra Karma in shalya kriya for the management of various surgical problems.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Shalya Chikitsa, Shastra Karma, Ashtavidha Shastra Karma.
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