PARA-SURGICAL PROCEDURES AND ITS PRACTICE IN AYURVEDA

Abstract

Surgical procedures performed by non-surgical items or in absence of surgical instruments are Para-Surgical Procedures. Special techniques of Para-surgical procedures like Kshara Karma, Kshara Sutra, Agnikarma, Raktamokshana, Jalaukavacharana, Siravyadhana etc have been adopted to treat many sufferers. Ayurveda is an ancient science. Sushruta, known as the father of surgery, has described various surgical and para surgical procedures. These procedures are specially indicated according to stage and dosha predominance. Para surgical procedures have been indicated for different diseases that cannot be cured by any medication or where surgery is not possible to treat the condition or there is great chance of recurrence of disease. Para surgical methods are effective, easy to apply in the management of many urdhvajatrugata roga also, easy to perform, less chance of recurrence, sutureless, less post-operative hemorrhage and minimal pain. The purpose of this review is to evaluate and discuss the utility and probable mode of action of para surgical procedures used in different conditions in a scientific manner. All the gathered information was collected and complied from samhitas, some research papers, articles and published books.