Abstract

Agnikarma (Cautery therapy) is one of the methods among Anushastrakarma (Para surgical procedure) mentioned in Ayurveda where the treatment protocol done by using fire or which is related to fire. It is said that Agnikarma would cure even incurable disease conditions and considered as a better treatment than Ksharakarma. Acharya Sushruta mentioned that disease conditions which are treated by Agnikarma would not recur. Amongst the sensory organs, eye is given the utmost importance as once the vision is lost, one will not be able to differentiate day and night and cannot enjoy the nature. Among Netraroga, Agnikarma is indicated in Vartmagataroga, Sandhigataroga and Sarvagataroga. According to Sushruta Samhita, Jambavosta, Suchi or Shalaka can be used for Agnikarma. This study was conducted to appraise the importance of Agnikarma in the management of Netraroga. This conceptual study was done by assimilating and compiling relevant authentic text books of Ayurveda. At this present Era, most of people in the globe are shifting towards native medicine for their diseases and they have a lot of expectations from Ayurveda which is not only a system of medicine but rather the way of life, as it is available, toxicity free due to its holistic approach.