• Dr. Shreya Shrikant Kakare
• Dr. Pawan Lalsange
• Dr. Duradundi Gudasi

Charmakeela is described in Ayurvedic classical texts as a Kshudra Roga characterized by hard, nail-like projections on the skin due to the vitiation of Vata and Kapha Dosha. In modern dermatology, the clinical presentation closely resembles cutaneous warts, benign epidermal proliferations caused by infection with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Warts affect nearly 7–12% of the general population, with higher prevalence among children and immunocompromised individuals.[1] Various conventional treatment methods such as cryotherapy, electrocautery, and chemical cauterization are commonly used, but recurrence of lesions is frequently observed. Agnikarma, a para-surgical procedure mentioned in Ayurveda, involves therapeutic cauterization using heated metallic instruments such as Tamra Shalaka (copper probe). This technique is particularly recommended for conditions involving Kapha-Vata predominance and is believed to reduce recurrence by providing deeper tissue cauterization. From a biomedical perspective, Agnikarma results in controlled thermal destruction of pathological tissue, which may eliminate infected cells and prevent regrowth. The present case study evaluates the effectiveness of Tamra Shalaka Agnikarma in the management of Charmakeela. The procedure resulted in successful removal of the lesion with satisfactory healing and no complications. The findings suggest that Agnikarma is a safe, cost-effective, and efficient treatment modality for Charmakeela, although larger clinical studies are required to validate these results.

Charmakeela, Warts, Kshudra Roga, Agnikarma, Tamra Shalaka,Ropana.

"Agnikarma in Charmakeela: A Case Study Demonstrating the Efficacy of Tamra Shalaka.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 3, page no.b309-b315, March-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2603139.pdf

"Agnikarma in Charmakeela: A Case Study Demonstrating the Efficacy of Tamra Shalaka.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 3, page no. ppb309-b315, March-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2603139.pdf