Question

Statement: “Vamana is not included in Ashtavidha Shastra Karma.”

• A. True
• B. False
• C. True only in Shalya Tantra
• D. True only in Kayachikitsa

Hint:

To remember the 8 Shastra Karmas, use the mnemonic: "C-B-L-V-E-A-V-S". Remember that Vamana and Virechana are medical cleansings, whereas Shastra Karmas are mechanical surgical actions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall Ashtavidha Shastra Karma.
Ashtavidha Shastra Karma lists eight surgical procedures described in classical Shalya Tantra, such as incision, excision and puncturing
Step 2: Check where Vamana fits.
Vamana is an emesis-based Panchakarma procedure, not a surgical instrument-based procedure
Step 3: State the answer.
So the statement that Vamana is not included in Ashtavidha Shastra Karma is true
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