Agni Karma

The ancient Ayurvedic books of Sushruta Samhita, which were penned by the Vedic surgeon Sushruta, make reference to Agni karma, also known as thermal micro cautery. He explains how the use of Agni karma can be extremely effective in treating the ailments of Asthi (bone), Sandhi (joint), and Snayu (ligament). The Agni karma treatment has proven to be helpful for both types of pain - acute as well as chronic.

Agni karma treatment is generally given in conjunction with Sneha or oleation therapy, Bandhana or bandaging, and Unmardana, which involves massaging, applying pressure, or squeezing the body part, according to the well-documented Ayurvedic literature on Agni karma. Also known as heat micro cautery, Agnikarma is a rather uncommon but clinically proven para-surgical procedure that, when performed properly, can produce excellent pain management results without any complications.