AYURVEDA DESCRIPTION ON SHALYA TANTRA W.S.R. TO SAMHITAS: A LITERARY REVIEW

Authors

  • Dr. Har Narayan Meena

Abstract

Ayurveda explained Shalya Tantra as a branch of surgery that mainly possess philosophies and theories of ancient Acharya named Sushruta. The texts or literature presented by Sushruta mentioned as Sushruta Samhita which encompasses several information related to the ancient practices of surgery. Sushruta’s elaborates surgical methods that include management of fracture, internal and external injuries, tumors, ano-rectal diseases and wounds, etc. Sushruta further mentioned uses of equipments made by wood, stone, bones and other materials, etc. for the surgical purposes. Shalya Tantra provides fast relief in many conditions especially emergency cases and chronic haemorrhoids, etc. Ayurveda texts emphasizes various aspects of Shalya Tantra and knowledge of Shalya Tantra is very important to perform critical surgical interventions, in this regards Ayurveda philosopher presented various views on classical and modern surgical methods. Considering this fact present article explores consideration of Ayurveda texts on Shalya Tantra W.S.R. to Samhita.

Key-Words: Ayurveda, Shalya Tantra, Sushruta Samhita, Surger, Charak Samhita

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