Credible Mode of Action of Agnikarma in Musculosketetal Pain Disorders
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2019, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Agnikarma is an Ayurvedic thermophysical* therapeutic procedure which is vividly mentioned in classical texts with varied indications. It is classically indicated for vata, vata kaphaj diseases like Gridhrasi, sandhigata vata, katishool, vata kantak etc. Agnikarma mentions various materials like kshoudra, guda, shalaka, ajashakrit etc, but commonly DNP Panchadhatu lauha shalaka is extensively used in practice. Controlled heat delivery is the basis of Agnikarma, therapeutic effects of which are of varied dimensions. In present era musculoskeletal pain disorders is one of the most common life style disorders in society. The oral conventional treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammable drugs are hazardous in chronic pain disorders. Agnikarma is a preferable costeffective ayurvedic therapy for chronic musculoskeletal pain. Its mode of action is a fact to be research upon vividly to scientifically establish this therapy pan world for the benefit of mankind.
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Deepmala Deb, Champak Medhi, Namita Baishya
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