AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON ENT DISEASES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT W.S.R. TO PREVENTIVE ROLE OF SWASTHAVRITTA

Abstract

Shalakya tantra is branch that deals with diseases of body parts belongs from the above of neck region. Shalakya tantra specified diagnosis, causes and treatment of diseases of nose, ear, throat and eye. Rhinitis, tosilitis, sinusitis and laryngitis, etc. are major diseases of this branch as per the modern science. Similarly Timir, Drushti Roga, Netra Roga, Jivha Roga, Oshta Roga, Gand Roga and Talu Roga, etc. are some diseases described in Shalakya tantra. Shiro Abhyangam, Mukh Abhyangam, Swedanam, Shirodhara, Nasya and Dhoopanam, etc. are major approaches used for the management of common ENT disorders. The concepts of Swasthavritta also provide preventive effects against the management of ENT disorders. Considering this present article described a general overview on ENT disorders and their management with special reference to the role of concept of Swasthavritta.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Shalakya tantra, ENT, Netra, Swasthavritta, Karna