Significance of Incision
In Ayurveda, incision is defined in several ways: it is a cut made to extract a foreign body lodged in tissue, a surgical procedure performed to release pus during suppuration, and involves making a cut to access affected areas for treatment during surgery. Each of these definitions emphasizes the purpose of incision as a means to address health issues and facilitate healing within the body.
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Hindu concept of 'Incision'
In Hinduism, "Incision" signifies both a surgical method for draining pus to promote healing and a procedure to access affected areas for treatment or remove foreign objects, emphasizing the importance of physical healing in spiritual practices.
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) A cut made into the body during surgery, aiming to reach affected areas for treatment.[1] (2) A cut made in the tissue to gain access for the extraction of a foreign body that is fixed within the body.[2]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) A surgical procedure performed when suppuration occurs, often to release pus and facilitate healing.[3]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) A surgical cut made to treat or remove diseased tissue, which may be required in severe cases of Edema.[4]