ARSHA - Hemorrhoids or piles and Surgery in Ayurveda

Ayurveda has been divided into 8 specialties to cater to different kinds of ailments. Shalya Tantra is one amongst them and it deals primarily with surgical entities, orthopedics, marma chikitsa, apart from internal medication and Panchakarma.

- Dr. Prem Chandra

Ayurveda is the science of life and revolves around the principle which not only emphasizes on treating a disease, but on how to keep one away from diseases and promote healthy lifestyles.

Ayurveda has been divided into 8 specialties to cater to different kinds of ailments. Shalya Tantra is one amongst them and it deals primarily with surgical entities, orthopedics, marma chikitsa, apart from internal medication and Panchakarma. The literature comprising of Sushruta Samhita dates back to more than 5000 years wherein various Surgeries and Surgical principles have been laid down along with Para surgical procedures, which even today’s world has grown to accept.