*1.4.2 Main procedure*

After completion of the assessment of the patient and making final diagnosis, *Agnikarma* should be done with a suitable instrument according to the *Dosha* (body humor) and *Dhatu* (body tissue) involved and on the site mentioned for the disease until the *Samyaka Dagdha lakshanas* are produced. Depending on the nature of the disease, the predominance of the *Dosha*, and its site, 10–12 heat burns are made with appropriate *Shalakas* (probes). According to the disease, superficial burns, that is, *'Twaka dagda'*, are done for the disease receding superficially, and deep heat burns, that is, *Mamsa Dagda*, are done for deep-seated diseases. During the procedure, the patient may feel pain, so he or she should be taken in confidence and assistance may be required to hold him or her so that the procedure can be performed appropriately. During and after *Agnikarma*, *aloe vera* pulp should be applied to minimize the burning sensation.
