Ayurveda, one of the oldest medical systems in the world, offers a range of surgical techniques for treating various ailments
Here are some of the surgeries performed in Ayurveda
Shalya Chikitsa (Surgery)
It is a branch of Ayurveda that deals with surgical procedures. This includes incisions, excisions, punctures, and drainage of abscesses.
Agni Karma
It is a type of cauterization therapy that uses heat to treat a variety of conditions such as warts, moles, and hemorrhoids.
Kshara Karma
This is a chemical cauterization therapy that uses herbal alkaline preparations to treat hemorrhoids, fistula, and other conditions.
Jalouka Avacharana
This therapy involves the use of leeches to remove impure blood from the body. It is used to treat skin diseases, gout, and other conditions.
Rakta Mokshana
This procedure involves the removal of toxic blood from the body through venipuncture or leech therapy. It is used to treat conditions like skin diseases, hypertension, and arthritis.
Kshara Sutra Therapy
This is a non-surgical procedure that involves the use of medicated threads made of herbal extracts for treating piles, fistula, and other conditions. The thread is tied around the affected area to cut off the blood supply and promote healing.
Siravedha
This is a type of bloodletting therapy that involves the use of a needle to puncture a vein to remove impure blood from the body. It is used to treat conditions like high blood pressure, skin diseases, and migraine.