Surgical/Para-surgical Protocol
Chedana (Surgical Excision)
in Bengaluru
Chedana is one of the Ashtavidha Shastra Karma (8 major surgical procedures) in Ayurveda. It involves the complete surgical excision or cutting away of diseased tissue, tumors, warts, or severe necrotic tissue using sharp surgical instruments (Shastra).
Clinical Benefits
- Instantly removes pathological growths like severe warts, corns, and small benign tumors
- Removes dead, necrotic tissue blocking wound healing (sharp debridement)
- Provides a clean margin for immediate wound healing
- Used for external hemorrhoid tags that cannot be treated by Kshara alone
Clinical Procedure
1. Preparation (Purvakarma)
- • The area is cleaned, and local anesthesia is administered.
2. Main Action (Pradhana Karma)
Using a sterile surgical scalpel (Mandalagra Shastra), the diseased tissue is completely excised with a margin of healthy tissue.
3. Post-Therapy (Paschatkarma)
- • Bleeding is arrested using heat (Agnikarma) or astringent herbs. The wound is dressed with healing (Ropana) oils.
Patient FAQs
Does Ayurveda practice actual surgery?
Yes, Sushruta, the father of Ayurvedic surgery, detailed numerous surgical procedures. Modern Ayurvedic surgeons (Shalya Tantra specialists) are fully trained to perform minor and major surgeries using a combination of modern surgical tools and Ayurvedic wound management.
Medically Reviewed by Dr Abhiram SSBAMS (Reg No: 36991)
Chief Consultant, Ayurvedic Rheumatology & Dermatology • Updated: 2026-07-24
Protocol Details
Duration
15 to 30 minutes.Frequency
A single, definitive surgical procedure.Primary Indications
condition-hemorrhoidscondition-pilonidal-sinuscondition-chronic-non-healing-ulcer
Contraindications
- Highly vascular tumors (risk of severe bleeding)
- Patients with bleeding disorders or uncontrolled diabetes
- Deep internal organs (in standard clinical practice without advanced hospital setups)