AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF KARNANADA (TINNITUS) - A CASE STUDY
Dr. Abhishek Shukla*, Dr. Manjiri Keskar, Dr. Janat Sheoran and Dr. Gautam Dabhi
ABSTRACT
Acharya Shushrut has explained Karna-Nada in Karnagata rogas .To find the etiopathogenesis of Karna-nada And Explain the Concept Of `Vatvyadhivat Chikitsa`. Acharya Sushruta was First, who had explained the Karanaroga in detail. According to modern science Karna-Nada can be correlated with Tinnitus. The noise can intermittent or continuous, & can vary in loudness. On analyzing the disease condition with Ayurvedic point of view, it seems to be Vata Kapha dominant Karna-Nada and needs to be treated at local as well as systemic level. Karnapoorana means administration of drug through ear. It is useful in Ear disorders. Bilwa Tail is easily available so in this study Bilwa Tail is used for Karnapoorana. Ashwagandha and Shatavari churna are also easily available so we will systemic use these drugs for management of Karna-Nada.
Keywords: Karna-Nada, Tinnitus, Bilwa tail Karnapoorana, Rasayana.
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