Does Ayurveda have Surgery ?
A very common question among the people,
The Ayurveda course, BAMS is Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicines & Surgery,
A very common question among the people,
The Ayurveda course, BAMS is Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicines & Surgery,
Acharya Sushruta,
He who had wide knowledge of surgery which has got relevance even in today's modern practice of surgery and other related surgical and medical branches.
Sushruta was the famous surgeon of Kashi, known as Banaras. He used to teach and practice around 600 BC. and has made significant contributions to various branches of medicine.
"Sushruta Samhita" written by him is the foundation of Indian traditional system of medicine and it contains 186 chapters in which he has given description of 1120 diseases, 700 medicinal plants, 64 preparations from mineral sources and 57 from animal sources.
Acharya Sushruta is disciple of Kashiraj Dhanwantari, He has given precise description of method of dissection, preservation of Cadaver, types of suturing and suture material used, Yantra-Shastra (Blunt and sharp instruments), minor and major operative procedures, Bhagna (fracture and dislocation), Twaka Vikara (skin diseases), Pancha karma, and many more,
In addition to his well known work of Sandman Karma (plastic surgery).
Sushruta Samhita is considered as the landmark in the field of surgery and Acharya Sushruta is glorified as “Father of Indian Surgery”. He performed surgeries in the era when no diagnostic facilities were available. Probably, it was his wide knowledge of basic science which made him such a versatile surgeon.
He who had wide knowledge of surgery which has got relevance even in today's modern practice of surgery and other related surgical and medical branches.
Sushruta was the famous surgeon of Kashi, known as Banaras. He used to teach and practice around 600 BC. and has made significant contributions to various branches of medicine.
"Sushruta Samhita" written by him is the foundation of Indian traditional system of medicine and it contains 186 chapters in which he has given description of 1120 diseases, 700 medicinal plants, 64 preparations from mineral sources and 57 from animal sources.
Acharya Sushruta is disciple of Kashiraj Dhanwantari, He has given precise description of method of dissection, preservation of Cadaver, types of suturing and suture material used, Yantra-Shastra (Blunt and sharp instruments), minor and major operative procedures, Bhagna (fracture and dislocation), Twaka Vikara (skin diseases), Pancha karma, and many more,
In addition to his well known work of Sandman Karma (plastic surgery).
Sushruta Samhita is considered as the landmark in the field of surgery and Acharya Sushruta is glorified as “Father of Indian Surgery”. He performed surgeries in the era when no diagnostic facilities were available. Probably, it was his wide knowledge of basic science which made him such a versatile surgeon.
Dr. Shyam Purushottam Warma
Assistant professor,
Dept. of Shalya Tantra
SDMCA&H, Hassan
Mob- 8095631077
Email- shyamsscasr@gmail.com
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