Viddhakarma Also known as Vedhan is one of the eight Shastrakarma (surgical measures) mentioned in Sushrut Samhita. This is a sterile procedure which includes piercing the points with special hollow needles considering the anatomy of Marma (vital points) as per Ayurveda. The piercing leads to painful mechanical stimulus which causes release of endorphins thereby, causing immediate pain relief. Another procedure called as Vidhaagni (combination of Vedhankarma and agnikarma) is also practiced in painful conditions with varied results.
Agnikarma (Intentional Heat burn Therapy) is one of the most effective para surgical procedure mentioned for the management of pain which is done with the help of shalaka (metal probe). This unique procedure helps in relieving pain in various painful conditions chiefly of Musculoskeletal pain like Parshnishool (heel pain- Calcaneal spur), Sandhigatavata (Osteoarthritis), Avabahuk (Frozen shoulder); According to Ayurveda, due to ushna guna produced during helps in pacification of Vata-Kapha Dosha and helps in increasing the Dhatvagni thereby reducing pain. Mechanism of action of Agnikarma can be understood with the help of afferent spinothalamic tract. As stated earlier, the ascending neurons are the pathway for conduction of Pain (lateral spinothalalmic tract- Aδ & C Fibres), Pressure (ventral spinothalamic tract – Ruffini endings), Temperature (lateral spinothalamic tract). When perception of pressure and temperature factor is increased, pain perception is reduced which helps us to understand the role of Agnikarma in relief of pain.
Jalaukaavcharan (Hirudotherapy) is one of the therapeutic procedures of Raktamokshan (Bloodletting). This therapy of pain relief involves application of Nirvish Jalauka (Nonpoisonous Leeches – Hirudo medicinalis) for removal of vitiated blood at the site of pain. It is also used in various skin diseases.
Cupping therapy is therapy of alternative medicine. Due to use of cups, it is called as cupping therapy. Hijma is alternative name of cupping therapy. It is Arabic word, which means ‘suck’ Cupping therapy is therapy of alternative medicine. Due to use of cups, it is called as cupping therapy. Hijma is alternative name of cupping therapy. It is Arabic word, which means ‘suck’ Cupping therapy is therapy of alternative medicine. Due to use of cups, it is called as cupping therapy. Hijma is alternative name of cupping therapy. It is Arabic word, which means ‘suck’ Cupping therapy is therapy of alternative medicine. Due to use of cups, it is called as cupping therapy.
Hijma is alternative name of cupping therapy. It is Arabic word, which means ‘suck’ Cupping therapy is therapy of alternative medicine. Due to use of cups, it is called as cupping therapy. Hijma is alternative name of cupping therapy. It is Arabic word, which means ‘suck’. Cupping is carried out in two ways- dry cupping and wet cupping. Dry cupping is done without letting the blood by creating the vacume Wet Cupping A lancet is used to prick the skin before the cup is applied, which encourages a small amount of blood to flow from the area. This treatment is thought to dispel internal toxins. Massage oil is applied to the skin prior to the cups being placed, which allows the cups to glide easily over the surface of the skin. Diseases which comes under cupping therapy are Pain ,Stiffness ,Muscular spasms ,lumber disc herniation, cervical spondylitis, cough, bronchial congestion, asthma, Anxiety, paralysis, back pain, varicose veins , eczema, acne, fertility, arthritis and gout
Marma is defined as anatomical site where muscles, veins, ligaments, bones and joints meet together. There are one hundred and seven (107) marmas (vital spots). Marma is the point on the body where the blockage of energy is felt. It is the junction between physiology and consciousness, and by touching it changes the body’s biochemistry and can unfold radical and alchemical change in one’s body. Stimulation of these inner pathways signals the body to produce exactly what it needs including hormones and neurochemicals that heal the body, mind and consciousness. Marma points are specific areas on the body, which has relation through pranic channels to various internal organs, doshas and strotas. These points are being used during abhyanga along with the application of different kinds of medicated and aromatic oils to stimulate internal organs.