Vedas contain many important
subjects of all aspects of life, so that it would be no
exaggeration to call it a key to the science, art and
religion. In Vedas, Rishis took account of the whole world
and whole of humanity in the manifestation of the heavenly
power and knowledge. In this respect medical science (Ayurveda)
is an important part of it. The knowledge of 'ayu'
revealed according to the need of the time as appreciated
by the Rishis in Vedas. With such background we have to
consider the importance of Vedic surgical skill in present
scenario. At some point of medical evolution we seem to
have forgotten the basic contribution that was made by the
Vedic Literature to make the documentation. After Vedas
the Susruta samhita is only available text of Vedic
surgical skill. Many more references are also available in
other Ayurvedic texts. In different Puranas these examples
are quoted in the forms of stories. Vagbhatta samhita is
another milestone in this field. Our under standing of the
ancient Vedic medical skill is limited due to lack of
Vedic textual knowledge. In this consideration review of
the Ayurvedic Literature is necessary for the better out
come.
A number of examples are
available in different texts about the zenith of surgical
skill at that time. Susruta has taken the lead in this
regard to deal with numerous surgical procedures. From
incision and drainage operation of an abscess to
reconstructive surgery Susruta passed a very long way. His
command over all the branches of surgery is remarkable.
Surgical and para surgical procedures are discussed
extensively in the text. Apart from this he described
surgical instruments, wound management, importance of
blood in surgery and principles of plastic surgery. It can
be observed from this sort of description that the Indian
surgery is scientific out come of the vast manual
experience of the surgical practitioners during thousands
of year.
In present context when the
modern surgery is on its peak, a part from simple surgical
procedure, organ transplantation, surgical and Para
surgical procedures on brain are very common in
highly specialized centers of India and abroad. These
techniques are boon for the suffering humanity.
Previously impossible operations became common with the
high tech instruments and the advent of anesthesia.
Transplantation of heart, kidney and liver are the
landmarks of modem surgery. Anesthesia plays an important
role in these operations. Especially organ
transplantation, neuro surgery and plastic surgery are
more dependable on anesthesia.
Millions of surgeon,
physician, anesthetist, other scientist and research
personnel of biosciences contribute the network of modern
surgery in India and abroad. The modern surgery is
progressing day by day but every science has its
limitations and scope. After the invention of LASER,
cryosurgery and endoscopic surgery, operations became
easier and more fruitful. The governments of the different
countries of the world, world Health organization and
pharmaceutical business houses patronize this system. In
comparison to such a big system, what is the position of
Ayurvedic surgery?
And what is the utility of
Ayurvedic surgery in present time? Keeping these points in
mind one should discuss and reply above-mentioned
questions. In reply to these questions it can be announced
that Ayurvedic surgery in terms of para-surgical
procedures may contribute a lot in surgical lesions.
Management of fistula in ano, tumours, urolithisiasis,
wound healing and application of leech are the promising
features of Ayurvedic surgery.
The history of surgery in India dates back to Vedas in
which transplantation of head, amputation of legs and its
replacement by iron, legs have been mentioned, performed
by divine twin Asvini Kumaras. Susruta Samhita is the
oldest available text of surgery in the world. In fact we
would know almost nothing about the ancient Indian surgery
if Susruta samhita had not been preserved. This book not
only represented the embodiment of surgical knowledge of
the past millenniums, but also was much ahead of his times
in expounding and practicing the surgical principle, the
validity of which are realized today. It is very
interesting to know that, the study of Vedas, Indian
philosophy, epics and Ayurveda was common in Kambuj. In
Yasoverma's Lole inscription, it is said that, the king
cures the diseases of his subject, and his speech is
called Susrodita (originated from susruta). It is
important that, apart f)'om other Ayurvedic texts,
Susruta-Samhita was also popular in this region.
KSHARA SUTRA TREATMENT FOR
FISTULA IN ANO AND PILES
Bhagandara (Fistula in ano) is a disease, which is
described, in various ancient medical texts. Bhagandara
was recorded as the most notorious disease for the
treatment point of view. Fistula in ana is a disease,
which takes place in the perineal part and ano-rectum. The
fistulae are invariably preceded by ano -rectal abscess.
The treatment of fistula in
ano has always been a great problem, both for the patient
as well as for the surgeon. This is due to the high
recurrence rate. A number of management techniques are
described by a number of authors, but all these described
techniques are not satisfactory therefore these techniques
are discarded. The systemic use of anti- microbial agent
is very limited to the earlier stage of peri anal abscess.
It is well accepted that fistula in ano is a surgical
disease, for that reason, a lot of preference has been
given to surgical! operative approaches. Even despite the
fact that it has high recurrence rate. Considering the
problems in the management of fistula in ano,
postoperative complications and recunence, the para-surgical
procedure Kshara-Sutra (medicated thread) is re-practiced
for the management of fistula in ano successfully by the
Ayurvedic practitioners.
The Kshara sutra therapy is an
age old known effective therapy, the efficacy of which has
been reputable and acknowledged in the medical world for
the treatment of fistula in ano. Every Ayurvedic scholar
knows that this therapy is mentioned in Susruta Samhita in
the chapter of Visarpa Nadi Stana roga chikitsa. Where it
is mentioned as an alternative treatment of Nadi Vrana
(sinuses) in emaciated and poor nourished weak persons
where surgical procedure is not indicated. The process of
Kshara sutra application in the cases of sinuses has also
been elaborated which is also applicable in fistula-in ano.
Repeated use of Kshara sutra is necessary in the
management of sinus, because single application of Kshara
sutra was not found sufficient for the complete cure of
the disease. So the technique of successive changes of
Kshara sutra as often as necessary has also been depicted.
In Susruta samhita, a comprehensive procedure including
primary application and successive changes of Kshara sutra
has been clearly detlned.
PARA-SURGICAL PROCEDURES
Many Surgical and Para
surgical measures are practiced in the management of
fistula- in ano. Kshara, Agni and Jalauka are three main
Para surgical procedures described in Susruta Samhita.
WOUND HEALING
Wound is the discontinuity of
skin and mucous membrane. The healing time of wound
depends on the loss of skin and soft tissue. Usually wound
heal spontaneously with out any extra effort, but a number
of factors are responsible for wound healing. Age site of
wound, blood supply, nutritional status, contamination and
infection are important factors. In many metabolic
disorders and other conditions delayed wound healing is
mandatory. Wounds of Traumatic paraplegia, varicose ulcers
and other non healing ulcers are problem for a surgeon.
Sixty procedures for the
management of wound and ulcerative lesions are discussed
in Ayurved. With the help of these procedure wound heals
naturally with out any complication.
BLOOD LETTING AND LEECH
APLICATION
In Susruta Samhita, bloodletting is mentioned for the
management of many diseases. Shring, Alabu and Jalauka
(Leech) are three main methods of blood letting. Leech
application is one important method used to restore the
doshic balance of body by removing the impurities from the
blood.
Leeches are used to cure numerous medical and surgical
conditions. After the popularization of cosmetic or
plastic (reconstructive) Surgery, interest in the Lise of
Leech application is increased markedly. During skin
grafting or other reconstructive surgical operations,
blood clotting is the main problem, which hampers the
blood supply between the graft and recipient site.
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Leeches have been used to maintain blood circulation to
grafted tissue. The severed/injured tissue also can be
saved by Leech application, Leech application therapy is
known as Jalaukavacharaha (hirudotherapy) Leech
application is mainly indicated in thromboangitis
obliterence, acute or chronic infective or inflammatory
local lesions, skin lesions, haemorrhoids etc, other
indications are boils, abscess, torisillary abscess,
thrombophlebitis, orchitis.
MARMA THERAPY
Persons indulged in the higher
spiritual practices cannot practice the yoga, pranayama
and other physical practices to keep his body tit due to
his special life style. He can attain the same results and
enjoys the similar outcome with the marma therapy, which
heips him to attain physical, mental calamity or
well-being, spiritual gains and self-realization. By one
aspect the physical and spiritual gains are possible with
marma science, in other way the misuse of marma science
may be fetal. Any unprecedented efforts may lead to
complication and adverse effects or death, so the marma
science was obscure and hidden for a longer period of
thousands of years. In ancient time except the experts of
marmascience it was taught and exposed only to the king,
his army chief and warrior. It was the main aim of
obscuring the Marma science. In present time hidden
treasure of Vedic surgical skill can help a lot to
suffering humanity.
It is supposed to be an extra
ordinary method of healing in many neurological &
orthopedic surgical and non-surgical lesions. Many
traumatic bony lesions, soft tissue lesions and nerve
lesions are also can be treated by this therapy. Thousands
of patients of surgical disorders are treated and relieved
through the Marma-therapy in recent years. The results of marma-therapy are amazing and encouraging. The study of
different aspects of manna-therapy and its scientific
presentation is the main aim of practicing the therapy. As
today yoga is well recognized by the scientist, world
health organization and population in mass. In same way
the hidden treasure of Vedic surgical skill in terms of
Marma-therapy is ready to cope up with the challenge of
present time as medicine or surgery less option.
Traditional Surgery Packages & Tariff
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1. Kshr Sutra Treatment
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Tariff |
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(In
Fistulas and other Ano-rectal disorders) |
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Ist day - Primary Threading under
anaesthesia |
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2nd day
- Kshar Sutra Application |
3000/- |
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Every Week
- Kshar Sutra Change |
200/- |
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(Up to
eradication of Disease) |
Every Week |
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2. Jalaukachauan (Leech Application) |
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Per day
(5-10 Leech Per Patient) |
200/- |
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3.
Agnikarma (Cauterization)
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200/-
Per day |
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4. Marma Therapy |
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Per day
Treatment |
20/- |
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Marma Shaiyya Nirman
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5000/- |
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