Abstract

SHALYANTANTRA’S APPROACH TO WOUND HEALING: A REVIEW

* Dr. Dhiraj Govind Jangale and Shubhangi Dnyaneshwar Karanje

Abstract

A branch of Ayurveda called Shalya Tantra is associated with Ayurvedic surgery and offers a variety of therapeutic regimens for the treatment of surgical disorders. Many pathological disorders can be cured using Ayurvedic surgery, which is founded on the theories and principles of Shalya tantra. Arsha, Bhagna, Vrana, Bhagandara, Arbuda, are a few illnesses that can be successfully treated with different Shalya Tantra techniques. The terminology used in Ayurveda Vrana is similar to the modern scientific wound. Vrana's pathological state could start as a result of an injury. Several upakrama, including shashtiupakram, were described by Ayurveda for the management of Vrana. Parisheka, Abhyanga, Sweda, Vimlapana, Sneha, Vamana, Virecana, Apatarpana, and Aalepa are several additional strategies for Vrana's management. When bodily tissue is destroyed, scars emerge because Vrana caused harm. Major Vrana shtanas include the Twaka, Mamsa, Sira, Snayu, Asthi, Sandhi, and Koshta. Vrana is primarily caused by the vitiation of the doshas (pitta, kapha, rakta, and vata) as well as external sources such cuts, punctures, lacerations, poisoned cuts, and bruising, among others. The various kinds of Vranas, their lakshanas, sthanas, and management were discussed in this article.

Keywords: Shalaytantra; Wound healing; Vrana; Ayurveda; Vranaopchar.