Abstract

Dr. Manoj Patil*

ABSTRACT

Pain has consistently been regarded as a troubling sensation, encompassing both unpleasant physical and emotional experiences. The aspiration for a life devoid of pain is a universal desire, presenting a significant challenge for medical professionals today in their quest for effective pain management solutions. Contemporary medicine offers a range of analgesic medications that are highly effective for short-term relief; however, prolonged use often leads to a variety of adverse effects. Therefore, it is imperative to explore methods of alleviating pain that minimize patient suffering. Acharya Sushruta is known as the father of Surgery has described various surgical as well as para surgical procedures. Agnikarma is one of the para surgical procedures described. Agni-Karma that is agni is been used for the karma. In Agnikarma therapeutic burning is done with special instruments like shalakas etc. In Sushruta samhita agnikarma treated diseases has special place as it has never shown any recurrence making it more better measure as compared to other measures. In modern science Agnikarma is used under the name of cauterization or therapeutics burn.