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Ayurveda Perspective of Agnikarma - A Review

  • 1. International Journal of Medical Science and Advanced Clinical Research (IJMACR)

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Various techniques for managing diseases have been stated by Sushruta, including Bheshaja karma, Kshara karma, Agni karma, Shastrakarma, and Raktamokshana. In relation to diseases such as Arsha, Arbuda, Bhagandar, Sira, Snayu, Asthi, Sandhigata Vata Vikaras, and Gridhrasi, the Agni karma method has been discussed. "Agnikarma" is one of these non-surgical methods. Sushruta has given Agnikarma a unique place in surgery, and it is thought that diseases healed by Agnikarma never come back. Agni is regarded as a very high-quality therapy since diseases treated with it do not recur, and fire therapy can cure diseases that are incurable with medication, surgery, or alkali application. These days, it's referred to as cauterization or therapeutic burns.  The article covers a wide range of topics related to agnikarma and how it is used nowadays. 

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