Kshara Karma in diseases of Shalakya Tantra - Case Series

Abstract

Kshara Karma is one of the Anushastra Karmas popularly understood as Para surgical procedures. It’s an outstanding contribution of Acharya Sushruta. The surgical disorders which are mentioned in the Shalakyatantra are also can be managed with the Kshara Karma with ease and comfort for both surgeon and patients. In the clinical practice of Shalakya Tantra, there is a need of adopting this procedure for effective management of disorders such as Jalarbuda, Upajihwa, Adhijihwa, Upakusha, Dantavaidharbha, Rohini, Nasarsha, Karnarsha, and Pakshmakopa.  This procedure is simple, safe, effective with minimal or no complications, and easily acceptable to the patients. Long-term follow-up is essential to know its results. The patients get clinically meaningful improvement by Kshara Karma along with internal medicines and dietary restrictions. Adopting the Kshara Karma followed by internal medicines will prevent recurrence/relapse with a high cure rate with no adverse effects.