PREVENTIVE ASPECTS OF URDHVA JATRUGATA ROGAS (EYE AND ENT DISORDERS) - AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE

Dr. Swabi* and Dr. Tanveer Ahmad

ABSTRACT

The busy life style, faulty food habits, restless schedule, stress, overpopulation, overcrowding of vehicles leading to sound and air pollution and junk food habits etc. are causing hazardous effect on sense organs, due to which Urdhva Jatrugata Rogas (Eye and ENT diseases) are common in present era. Urdhva Jatrugata Rogas includes diseases of head, eye, ear, nose and oral cavity. Ayurveda, the science of life gives immense importance to preventive measures. Identifying the Nidana and avoiding it, plays the key role in preventing most of the eye and ENT disorders. The Ayurveda classics have mentioned the daily regimens like Netraprakshalna (eye wash), Anjana (Collyrium), Snana (Bathing), Padabhyanga (Foot massage with oil), Nasya (nasal application of drugs), Shiro Abhyanga (head massage), Shiro Pichu (oil soaked cotton pad on head), Karna Poorana (filling ear with medicated oil) wholesome and unwholesome dietetic are promoted as high-end measures for the maintenance of health of eye, ear, nose, throat. Various Vyayamas (exercises), Yogasanas, Pranayamas, Neti and Trataka are also said to be beneficial for the same cause. The aim of this article is to explore the major Ayurvedic health promoting and disease preventive measures regarding maintenance of health of eye, ear, nose, throat, head etc.

Keywords: The busy life style, faulty food habits, restless schedule, stress, overpopulation, overcrowding of vehicles leading to sound and air pollution and junk food habits etc. are causing hazardous effect on sense organs, due to which Urdhva Jatrugata Rogas (Ey