Abstract

ROLE OF AGNIKARMA THERAPY IN VARIOUS DISEASES

*Dr. Anita Kantwa, Prof. Mahesh Dixit, Prof. Harimohan Meena and Dr. Namonarayan Meena

Abstract

Ayurveda, an ancient Indian medicinal system, has very clearly defined its own goals and objectives. Our ancient acharya develops many forms of remedies, such as medicinal, surgical, and other types of treatments, in order to maintain good health and cure ill conditions. Ayurveda mentions Agnikarma therapy as one of the finest parasurgical procedures. It's used to treat chronic conditions like sciatica and arthritis, and it's considered to be more effective than other non-surgical treatments. It works by causing a burn on the tissue surface utilising various compounds known as Dahan Upakarna. These materials have varying heat transfer and heat retention capacities. For cauterising various bodily parts such as skin, muscle, and blood vessels, ancient surgeons suggested diverse materials such as Pippali (Piper longum), Kshoudra (Honey), Guda (Jaggery), and so on. According to Acharya's theory, proper material should be chosen for each medical state. Agnikarma's mechanism of action is not well understood. It has a multifaceted effect in the organism. Because of its tikshna, ushna, and vikasi qualities to remove strotorodha, it is usually utilised in diseases caused by vata and kapha. Agnikarma performed properly by a trained surgeon will yield outstanding outcomes, however badly conducted Agnikarma will result in a variety of difficulties. The purpose of this paper is to examine the principle of Agnikarma in the treatment of various diseases.

Keywords: Agnikarma, Dahan Upakarna.