Kshara is an effective Ayurvedic medicine for healing wound. Agnikarma is also used as a surgical instrument in Ayurveda. This is the 30th chapter of Ashtanga Hridaya Sutrasthana, called Kshara Agnikarma Vidhi Adhyaya. [Continue reading]
Procedure of surgical operation – Ashtanga Hrudaya Sutrasthana 29
This chapter explains about different surgical methods and operations of ancient times. This i the 29th chapter of Ashtanga Hrudaya Sutrasthana, written by Acharya Vagbhata, son of Vaidyapathi Simhagupta. The chapter name is Shastrakarma Vidhi. … [Continue reading]
Foreign Body Removal – Ashtanga Hrudaya Sutrasthana 28
This chapter deals with different techniques that were used in ancient times for foreign body removal. During ancient times, during war, arrows, and other sharp instruments were used. Hence, this topic had special significance. This is the 28th … [Continue reading]
Blood Letting Therapy – Siravyadha – Astanga Hrudaya Sutrasthana 27
Let us learn about ancient blood letting therapy of Ayurveda, its indications, procedure, side effects and so on. This is the 27th chapter of Ashtanga Hrudaya Sutrasthana, written by Acharya Vagbhata, son of Vaidyapathi Simhagupta. The chapter name … [Continue reading]
Shastra – surgical instruments of Ayurveda – Astang Hriday Sutrasthana 26
Let us explore various sharg surgical instruments used in Ayurveda. This is the 26th chapter of Ashtanga Hrudaya Sutrasthana, written by Acharya Vagbhata, son of Vaidyapathi Simhagupta. The chapter name Shastra Vidhi Adhyaya. Shastra means sharp … [Continue reading]
Yantra – Instruments used in Ayurveda – Ashtanga Hruday Sutrasthana 25
Let us learn about different types of instruments that are used in Ayurveda. This is the 25th chapter of Ashtanga Hrudaya Sutrasthana, written by Acharya Vagbhata, son of Vaidyapathi Simhagupta. The chapter name Yantra Vidhi Adhyaya. Yantra means … [Continue reading]
Tarpana Putapaka – Ayurveda Eye Care – Ashtanga Hrudaya Sutrasthana 24
Let us learn about two main Ayurveda eye care treatments – Tarpana and Putapaka, their indication, uses etc. This is the 23rd chapter of Ashtanga Hrudaya Sutrasthana, written by Acharya Vagbhata, son of Vaidyapathi Simhagupta. The chapter name is … [Continue reading]
Ayurveda Eye Treatment Types, Methods – Astanga Hrudaya Sutrasthana 23
Let us explore Ayurveda eye treatment methods and types. This is the 23rd chapter of Ashtanga Hrudaya Sutrasthana, written by Acharya Vagbhata, son of Vaidyapathi Simhagupta. The chapter is called as Aschotana Anjana Vidhi Adhyaya. Aschotana and … [Continue reading]
Oral, Ear And Head Therapy – Ashtanga Hrudaya Sutrasthana 22
Let us learn about few oral, ear and head therapy, their benefits, procedure etc. It is the 22nd Chapter of Ashtanga Hrudaya Sutrasthana, written by Acharya Vagbhata, son of Vaidyapathi Simhagupta. The chapter is called as Gandushadi Vidhi Adhyaya, … [Continue reading]
Herbal smoking – Dhumapana – Ashtanga Hridaya Sutrasthana 21
In this chapter, we are learning in detail about herbal smoking, its benefits, indications, timing, contra indication etc. This is the 21st chapter of Ashtangahrudayam Sutrasthana, written by Acharya Vagbhata, son of Vaidyapathi Simhagupta. … [Continue reading]
