- Shalya Tantra is the branch of Ayurveda that deals with surgical and para-surgical management of diseases. The term Shalya refers to any foreign body or pathological factor causing pain or disease, and Tantra means science or technique.It mainly focuses on:
1.Surgical procedures (operative techniques)
2.Management of wounds, fractures, abscesses, tumors, fistula, piles, and urinary stones
3.Removal of foreign bodies
4.Para-surgical procedures like Kshara Karma, Agni Karma, and Rakta Mokshana
5.Pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care
