Department of Shalya Tantra

Ayurvedic surgery and para-surgical procedures rooted in the classical Susruta Samhita — combining time-tested surgical techniques with modern wound care.

Overview

Classical Surgical Science, Modern Care

The Department of Shalya Tantra specialises in surgical and para-surgical techniques for the diagnosis and management of surgical conditions, drawing from classical Ayurvedic texts like the Susruta Samhita. Our team combines these time-tested methods with modern wound management and clinical hygiene standards.

Services & Treatments

Surgical &Para-Surgical Procedures

Classical techniques for effective, minimally invasive management of surgical conditions.

Kshara Sutra Application

Medicated thread ligation for fistula and related conditions

Kshara Karma

Chemical cauterisation for wart, corn & skin tag removal

Agni Karma

Thermal cauterisation for chronic pain and joint disorders

Jalaukavacharana

Classical leech therapy for localised inflammation

Siravedha

Therapeutic bloodletting for select conditions

Pracchana Karma

Superficial scarification for localised toxin release

Wound Management

Comprehensive dressing and post-procedure wound care

Para-Surgical Consultancy

Expert evaluation for surgical vs. non-surgical pathways

Conditions Treated

Expert Surgical Condition Management

Hemorrhoids
(Piles)

Fistula-in-Ano

Anal Fissures

Injuries

Wounds

Tumors

Sinus Tracts

Joint Disorders

Varicose Veins

Abscesses and
Cysts

Dental and Oral
Surgery

Foreign Body
Removal

Got Questions?

Shalya Tantra FAQs

What is Kshara Sutra treatment used for?

Kshara Sutra is a classical medicated-thread ligation technique, commonly used for fistula-in-ano and related surgical conditions, drawn from the Susruta Samhita.

Does Shalya Tantra treat piles without surgery?

Yes — classical para-surgical techniques such as Kshara Karma and Kshara Sutra are used to manage hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and fistula-in-ano as an alternative to conventional surgery.

What is Agni Karma?

Agni Karma is a classical thermal cauterisation technique used within Shalya Tantra for chronic pain and joint disorders.

Who are the Shalya Tantra specialists at Parul Ayurved Hospital?

The team includes Dr. Hari Shankar, Dr. Parikshit Shirode, Dr. Harish Daga, and Dr. O. P. Dave, who brings over 33 years of surgical experience.

Our Specialists

Meet the Shalya Tantra Team

Dr. Hari Shankar

M.D. (Ayu.)

Dr. Parikshit Shirode

M.S. (Ayu.)

Dr. Harish Daga