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Description <p>Shalya Tantra is a vital branch of Ayurveda the literal meaning of which is removal of an irritating factor from the body (surgery). From Sushruta’s Sushruta Samhita, it is known that thousands of years ago, very sophisticated methods of surgery were employed in India!</p> <p> </p> <p>Sushruta’s original text discusses in an elaborate manner about a myriad of surgical methods that include how to handle different types of tumors, fracture of bones, internal and external injuries, complications during child delivery, and obstructions in intestinal loops. In fact, Sushruta was the first ever surgeon to develop cosmetic surgery.</p> <p>The reason why Shalya Tantra was quite popular is it could provide fast relief compared to the slower process of recovery from herbs or medicine.</p> <p>Shalya tantra treatment was very popular in the ancient times mainly because it provided fast relief compared to other processes. For illnesses that demanded immediate treatment Shalya Chikitsa was the most preferred method.</p>

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