Basic Concept of Shalakya Tantra in Sushruta & Charak Samhita
Author : Dr. Ragni Chaurasiya, Dr. Vijay R Patha, Dr. Krishna Kumar Tiwari, Dr. Swati Vyas and Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan
Abstract :
An essential subfield of Ayurveda called Shalakya Tantra studies and treats conditions pertaining to the eyes, ears, nose, teeth, throat, head, and mouth. Shalakya Tantra is explained as "Shalakayah Yatkarma Shalakyam, Tat Pradhanam Tantram Shalakyam" by Acharya Dalhana. It denotes a place where Shalakas, or rod-like tools, are employed for therapeutic purposes. The Shalakya Tantra branch of Ayurveda deals with therapy processes involving these instruments. It can be found sporadically in many Ayurvedic treatises nowadays. A significant portion of Shalakya Tantra can be found in Sushruta Samhita. In Charak Samhita Vimansthana, medications called Shirovirechana and Karma are discussed. In contrast, the Charak Samhita Siddhisthana discusses Shirovirechana Karma, indications, contraindications, and its sequelae. Following the completion of all issues pertaining to Charak Samhita Having covered every subject pertaining to Charak Samhita, we may conclude that Shalakya Tantra is a significant Anga (section) of Ashtang Ayurveda. In addition, Charak discusses the initial treatment for Uttamang Chikitsa. Shalakya Tantra, on the other hand, is the branch of Ayurveda that deals with Vyadhis and their treatment of Urdhwajatru (body parts above the clavicle bone, such as the head, neck, eye, ear, nose, throat, and mouth), as well as different kinds of therapeutic Shalakas and how they are applied.
Keywords :
Sushruta samhita, charak samhita, shalakya tantra, shalaka, shirovirechana
