Prakaara Paribhaashaa:
Bandaging the wound is termed as Bandha.
Types of Bandha: (S.Su.18)
I.
| Sr.No | Bandha | Sthaana |
| 1 | Kos`ha Bandha | Angusht`a and Anguliparva |
| 2 | Daama Bandha | Sambaadhaanga |
| 3 | Svasthika Bandha | Sandhi, Koorcha, Bhroo,Stanaantara, Hasta Tala,Paada Tala and Karn`a |
| 4 | Anuvellita Bandha | S`haaka |
| 5 | Pratoli Bandha | Greeva and Med`ra |
| 6 | Man`d`alaBandha | To Vrutta Anga |
| 7 | Sthagikaa Bandha | Agra Bhaaga of Angusht`a, Anguleeand Med`ra |
| 8 | Yamaka Bandha | In Presence of two Vran`a |
| 9 | Kat`vaa Bandha | Hanu, S`hankha and Gan`d`a Pradesha |
| 10 | Cheena Bandha | Apaanga Pradesha |
| 11 | Vibandha Bandha | Prusht`a, Udara and Urah Pradesha |
| 12 | Vitaana Bandha | Moordha Pradesha |
| 13 | Gophan`aa Bandha | Chibuka, Naasa, Osht`a, Amsa andBasti Pradesha |
| 14 | Panchaangee Bandha | Oordhvajatru |
| 15 | Utsanga Bandha | Baahu Pradesha |
II.
Gaad`ha Bandha The bandage which presses the body part but prevents pain is called as Gaad`ha Bandha.
S`hithila Bandha The bandage which allows easy respiration and mobility and which is loose is called as S`hithila Bandha.
Sama Bandha The bandage which is neither securelike Gaad`ha Bandha and nor loose like S`hithila Bandha is called as Sama Bandha.
| Bandha | Sthaana | Dosha |
| Gaad`ha | Sphik, Kukshi, Kakshaa, Vankshan`a, Uru, S`hira | Kaphavaata dominance |
| S`hithila | Netra, Sandhi | Pittarakta dominance |
| Sama | S`haakhaa, Vadana, Karn`a, Med`hra, Mushka, Prisht`ha, Paars`hva, Udara, Ura | Vaatapitta and Kaphapitta dominance |
Bandha should be changed on the third day after S`hastrakarma. After that it should be changed considering the following points-
| Bandha should be changed after | Ritu / Month | Dosha |
| Two day | Hemanta, S`his`hira, Vasanta | |
| One day | S`harada, Greeshma, Varshaa | |
| Twice a day | S`harada, Greeshma, Varshaa | Pitta dominance, Raktadominance |
| One day | Vais`haakha | |
| Twice a day | Vais`haakha, Greeshma | Pitta dominance |
| One day | Hemanta, Vasanta | Vaata Pitta dominance |
| One day | Pitta dominance | |
| One day | Hemanta, Vasanta | Pitta Kapha dominance |
| Morning once | S`harada, Greeshma | |
| Evening once | Varshaa |
Chikitsaa Karma (Benefits):
The medicine of Aalepa etc is held in one place.
Prevents excessive mobilization at the site of wound.
Stops bleeding.
Stops spreading of Visha in Dams`ha.
Prevents wound from trauma.
Prevents wound from Maakshikaa (flies).
Last updated on March 2nd, 2021 at 07:43 am