AN CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON EFFECTS OF KSHAR KARMA IN URDHVAJATRUGAT ROGA

Dr. Gaurav Panya*, Dr. Jagruti Richhariya and Dr. Rajendra Singh Patel

ABSTRACT

Kshara is one of the Ayurvedic modalities used from the ancient period for the treatment of various diseases. Acharya Sushruta who is worshipped as the “Father of Surgery” is the pioneer of Kshara Kalpana. Ksharakarma is a para surgical techniques mentioned in Ayurveda and are explained to provide complete relief in certain diseases which are not cured by herbal medicine or surgical interventions. According to Ayurved, Kshara is „Pradhanatama‟ among shastra and Anushastra. It is multifunctional hence advised in several urdhwajatrugata vikaras according to stage and predominance of Doshas. Kshara application is the best one, taking into consideration of its convenience, easy adaptability, cost-effectiveness, and curative. It also has mild postoperative pain, no bleeding, minimum hospitalization and fewer chances of recurrence. This review article deals with various aspects of Kshara in Urdhvajatrugat roga.

Keywords: Ksharakarma, Anushasta karma, Para surgical procedure.