Abstract

APPLICATION OF PANCHKARMA MODALITY IN SHALYA TANTRA – A

Dr. Gadve and *Dr. Vishranti Khandekar

ABSTRACT

Panchakarma is an essential therapy that inhabits all of Ayurveda's eight branches. Broad spectrum of its applicability applies to the field of ancient Indian surgery (Shalya Tantra). Abundant acute and chronic surgical situation such as Vrana (wound), Bhagna (musculoskeletal injuries), Arsha (hemorrhoids), Bhagandara (fistula in ano), Arbuda (tumours), Shalipada (filariasis), Shopha (swellings), and Vidradhi (abscess), etc. need treatment of Panchakarma purification therapies consisting of Vamana (therapeutic vomiting or emesis), Virechana (therapeutic purgation), Basti (therapeutic enema), Nasya (nose / errheal therapy removal of toxins) and Raktamokshana Karma (Bloodletting therapy). An forceful explanation of Panchakarma is obtainable in the classical texts of Ayurveda, with special significance in the management of different surgical pathologies. In this article, an attempt was made to discuss Panchakarma's functional concepts in the surgical condition.

Keywords: Panchakarma, Shalya Tantra, Surgery, Bio-purification, management.