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Shalya Tantra · Paper I · Topic 10

Agnikarma

SubjectShalya Tantra (AyUG-ST) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 10 TermI Weightage15 marks (topics 9–11 together) Hours2 LH · 0 NLHT · 4 NLHP Topic ID3/shalya-tantra/1-10

Exam eligibility

✓ MCQ✓ SAQ✓ LAQ

This topic can be asked as MCQ, SAQ, LAQ.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 1Agnikarma - Mahatva, Upakarana, Vidhi, Akrutibheda, Yogya, Ayogya and Upadrava Chikitsa
  2. 2Dhumopahat & Ushna Vatatap Dagdha Lakshan and Chikitsa. Contemporary techniques and tools of Agnikarma
  3. 3Hands on experience of Agnikarma in the Pain management of any one disease (Gridhrasi, Avabahuka etc.)
  4. 4Hands on experience of Agnikarma as disease modifying management of any one surgical disease (Arsha, Charmakeel etc.)

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Describe the Mahatva, Upakarana, Vidhi, Akrutibheda, Yogya, Ayogya, and Upadrava Chikitsa of Agnikarma.
  • Explain Pramad Dagdha, Dhumopahat & Ushna vatatatap dagdha lakshan & Chikitsa
  • Discuss practical skills in performing Agnikarma for pain management in Gridhrasi (sciatica) and Avabhavuka (neuralgia).
  • Discuss practical skills in performing Agnikarma for the management of surgical diseases such as Arsha (Hemorrhoids) and Charmakeel (warts).

Notes

Detailed notes for Agnikarma are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.