Agnikarma (Thermal Microcautery) is an ancient medical technique which has been well-described in Ayurveda, the Indian System of Medicine.
An Indian surgeon, Maharshi Sushruta, known as the father of modern surgery, documented the effectiveness of the Agnikarma (Thermal Microcautery) procedure for various musculoskeletal disorders in the ancient Ayurveda literature of Sushruta Samhita about 2500 years ago.
In today’s modern world, the most frequent cause of disability is the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis, sciatica, spondylosis, frozen shoulder etc. Long-term muscular and joint discomfort can lead to psychological distress and often negatively affect the quality of life.
Modern medical drugs offer symptomatic relief, but chronic use of modern drugs is associated with serious side effects. The  technique on the other hand, is a highly effective treatment for musculoskeletal diseases providing quick relief without side effects or complications. It is a minimally invasive cost effective procedure that can reduce the need for surgical interventions.

Agnikarma Process for knee Pain relief in Devkalp Ayurveda

Agnikarma Process for Neck Pain relief in Devkalp Ayurveda

The site of procedure is washed with Triphala Kwatha and cleaned with dry sanitized bandage and covered with a cut sheet. Shalaka was warmed up to super hot (Rajata Shalaka around for 3-4 min and Loha Shalaka roughly for 15 min). Ghritakumari mash, Haridra Churna saved prepared for dressing

Indication of Agnikarma Treatment

It is a highly effective treatment for both acute and chronic pain conditions like

• Knee pain (osteoarthritis of knee), Lower Back pain, Lumbar Spondylosis, Cervical Spondylosis,Slipped Disc, Frozen shoulder, Sciatica,Rheumatoid Arthritis.
• Migraine, Headache.
• Synovitis,Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS),Tendonitis.
• Heel pain (Plantar fasciitis, calcaneal spur).
• Myofascial pain,Gout,Trigger Finger.

Benefits and side effect in Agnikarma

• Quick and long term relief from acute and chronic pain
• well toleratable treatment for a patient
• cheap treatment
• No side effect

Follow step by step Agnikarma Procedure

Agnikarma Pre-Procedure

• The patient should aware of the this procedure
• As per the requirement of procedure required type of Shalaka is checked and kept ready
• The site of procedure is washed with Triphala Kwatha and wiped with dry sterilized gauze and covered with a cut sheet.
• Before the procedure Snigdha Picchila Annapana (rice and curd) can give
• The patient is allowed to sit comfortably, and the most tender and painful point is marked with a marker.
• A small amount of Snigdha Dravya is taken in a sterile dish and heated over the stove

Agnikarma Procedure

• • After cleaning the place, samyak dagdha procedure (intake of sufficient intensity with impression) is performed at the noticeable place with the help of shalaka.
  • The tip of Shalaka should stay in touch with the skin for a span of up to 1 to 10 sec seconds.
  • This should done only once as the rod therapeutic heat transfer. It is repeated several times (10-12 different places) to achieve the desired effect without post-burn scars or to cover the affected area.
  • Irrespective of any particular location, the agnikarma was done at the most affected site.
  • Hot snigdha liquid should be drawn up using a glass pipette, poured onto a predetermined spot, and cleaned after cooling.
  • About ½cm gaping should be maintained between the Dagdha sthana.
  • The required minimum space should kept between two Agnikarma points to avoid overlapping of burn.

Treatment Duration

agni karma therapy: 10-15 minutes

3-4 sittings of procedure should be implemented with an interval of 7-15 days in chronic conditions,

Agnikarma Post-Procedure

• Rubbed pulp of fresh aloe vera and a soothing medicated ghee or a mixture of honey and ghee should be applied to the burn site, immediate application to the burn site provides relief from burning pain, post-burn discomfort.
• after that dusting of Haridra Churna should apply.
• Water should not be applied in place of Agnikarma point, otherwise there may be a wound.Patients must strictly advised not to allow water contact at the agnikarma site for 20-24 hours.
• Medicines or supplements are advised for a short period of time,depend on the severity of the post-burn
• After the procedure the patient should observed for 30 minutes and advised pathya apathy till recovery.

Some symptoms can be seen after agnikarma

• Redness and blisters at the Agnikarma place
• Discomfort at agnikarma spot.
• sometimes vertigo
• Allergic reaction

FAQ’S

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Agnikarma?

Also called Thermal Microcautery. It is an ancient medical technique which has been well-described in Ayurveda, the Indian System of Medicine.!

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Agnikarma treatment?

Agnikarma is a highly effective treatment for both acute and chronic pain conditions like

• Knee pain (osteoarthritis of knee), Lower Back pain, Lumbar Spondylosis, Cervical Spondylosis,Slipped Disc, Frozen shoulder, Sciatica,Rheumatoid Arthritis.
• Migraine, Headache.
• Synovitis,Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS),Tendonitis.
• Heel pain (Plantar fasciitis, calcaneal spur).
• Myofascial pain,Gout,Trigger Finger.

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Agnikarma-shalaka?

This is an indispensable tool for the Agnikarma procedure. Crafted from a combination of five metals — Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron, and Tin — using the traditional hand casting method, it plays a crucial role in the therapeutic process!

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Agnikarma Procedure?

• • After cleaning the place, the practice of Samyak Dagdha Agnikarma (intake of sufficient intensity with impression) is performed at the noticeable place with the help of shalaka..
  • The tip of the Shalaka should stay in touch with the skin for a span of up to 1 to 10 seconds.
  • This should be done only once as the rod provides therapeutic heat transfer. Subsequently, it is repeated several times (10-12 different places) to achieve the desired effect without post-burn scars or to cover the affected area.
  • however, the agnikarma should be done at the most affected site.
  • in addition Hot snigdha liquid should be drawn up using a glass pipette, poured onto a predetermined spot, and cleaned after cooling.
  • About ½cm gaping should be maintained between the Dagdha sthana.
  • The required minimum space should kept between two Agnikarma points to avoid overlapping of burn.

 Treatment Duration

each sitting of the procedure for chronic conditions should be conducted with an interval of 7-15 days between them, with a total duration of 10-15minutes..

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