An Overview On Kriya Kala In Vranashopa- A Critical Study
Abstract
Acharya Sushruta, known as the "Father of Surgery," provided detailed descriptions of abscess formation, wounds (Vrana), and their management in surgical practice, including untimely complications. He introduced the concept of Vranashopha, the early phase of inflammation or swelling, and emphasized its importance in the management of wounds. In Ayurveda, Shotha or Shopha is the term for edema, which is characterized by fluid retention in tissues leading to swelling.
Edema can occur in various parts of the body, such as the face, feet, or even half of the body. While it is often a symptom, it can indicate underlying diseases affecting vital organs like the kidney, liver, heart, lungs, and brain. Commonly, edema manifests as painless swelling of the feet and ankles, resulting from abnormal fluid buildup.
Acharya Sushruta also described Shatkriyakala in relation to Shopha, highlighting the stages of its progression in Ayurveda.
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