Abstract

Dr. Vikas Jain*

ABSTRACT

Agnikarma (Thermal Microcautery) is an Ayurveda technique used anciently in the field of traditional science of medicine. Agnikarma described as traditional approaches of Ayurveda science for curing many painful conditions. Agnikarma suggested for various musculoskeletal disorders including sciatica, osteoarthritis, frozen shoulder and spondylosis, etc. Agnikarma offers therapeutic benefits without side effects and serious complications. Agnikarma is considered as minimal invasive and cost effective procedure that can be used alternatively instead of surgical interventions. Materials used for Agnikarma are Pippali, Aja Shakrit, Godanta, Shara, Shalaka, Varti and Suryakanta, etc. Meals like Loha, Swarna, Tamra and Kamsya also used for the procedural purpose of Agnikarma.