Abstract

AGNIKARMA: A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

Dr. Bharati Biswas* and Dr. Namita Baishya

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Abstract

Ayurveda is the holistic science which covers all aspect of life, not only the preventive as well therapeutic part. Among 8 branches of Ayurveda, shalya is considered as superior most. Similarly agnikarma is considered as superior among Bhesaja, Kshara & Sastra karma. Sushruta has given details description about agnikarma. Agnikarma is considered as one of the best parasurgical procedure, which has been widely used in the clinical practice now-a-days. Superiority of Agnikarma over treatment modalities are timely described by our ancienter because of Apunarbhavatva (no recurrence property). It is mainly effective in vata and kaphaja disorders, where pain & stiffness is the cardinal symptom. Agnikarma is safe, non-invasive & drug free parasurgical procedure. It is also a cost effective procedure requiring no hospitalization etc. Because of its convenience and low cost has gained wides acceptability.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Agnikarma, Susruta Samhita, Para surgical.