Agnikarma Therapy in Ayurveda: Clinical Guide for BAMS

Traditional pain management and joint care often require precise, localized interventions. Agnikarma, the Ayurvedic thermal therapy, offers a time-tested approach to treating chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders, and skin conditions. This comprehensive text-based course guides you through the complete theoretical and practical framework of Agnikarma, preparing BAMS students and practitioners to understand and apply this therapy safely. What you will learn: 1. Understand the foundational philosophy, indications, and contraindications of Agnikarma in Ayurvedic practice. 2. Classify the different types of Agnikarma based on the site, shape, and instruments (Dahanupakaranas) used. 3. Learn the step-by-step clinical procedure, including pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care. 4. Identify and manage complications, including improper burns (Itaratha Dagdha) and their specific treatments. 5. Analyze the modern medical perspective and physiological mode of action behind thermal micro-cautery. 6. Practice clinical decision-making through written case scenarios and safety protocols. Starting with fundamental terminology and classic texts, the course transitions into practical procedural guides and modern clinical correlations. This course is designed for BAMS students, Ayurvedic practitioners, and holistic health professionals seeking a structured, text-based guide to thermal therapy. No advanced prior experience with Agnikarma is required. Start reading today to integrate this powerful Ayurvedic clinical practice into your therapeutic toolkit.