Abstract

ASHTA VIDHA SHASTRA KARMA IN SURGICAL PRACTICE

Dr. Chaitra A. Mattennanavar* and Dr. S. V. Shailaja

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Abstract

Ayurveda is the an ancient life science which deals with eight different branches (Ashtanga Ayurveda) related to different therapeutic aspects. Shalya Tantra deals with surgical and para surgical concept. Acharya Sushruta, father of surgery has documented surgical principle under the heading of ashta vidha Shastra karma. Ashta vidha Shastra Karma (eight principles of surgery) is an unique contribution in the field of surgery with Chhedana (excision), Bhedana (incision), Lekhana (scrapping/debridement), Eshana (probing), Aharana (extraction), Visravana (drianage), Seevana (suturing) Karmas. Till date, these eight surgical procedures are being used in modern surgical science to combat the surgical disorders. This article summarizes the applicability of Ashta vidha Shastra Karma in current surgical practice.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Ashta vidha Shastra Karma, Shalya Chikitsa.