Abstract

CONCEPTS OF PANCHAKARMA IN SHALYA TANTRA: A REVIEW

Dr. Saipoornima C.* and Dr. Siddayya Aradhyamath

ABSTRACT

Panchakarma is an integral therapy that inhabits all of Ayurveda's eight branches. Broad spectrum of its applicability applies to the field of ancient Indian surgery (Shalya Tantra). Numerous acute and chronic surgical conditions such as Vrana (wound), Bhagna (musculoskeletal injuries), Arsha (hemorrhoids), Bhagandara (fistula in ano), Arbuda (tumours), Shalipada (filariasis), Shopha (swellings), and Vidradhi (abscess), etc. Require 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 emphatic description of Panchakarma is available in the classical texts of Ayurveda, with special relevance in the management of different surgical pathologies. In this article, an effort was made to discuss Panchakarma's Applied concepts in the surgical condition.

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