Abstract

Dr. Vijayant Bhardwaj* and Dr. Pankaj Verma

ABSTRACT

Aacharya Sushruta has explained about Karna-Nada & Karna Kshweda. Vitiated Vata Dosha either entering into other channels or encircled by Kaphadi Doshas) in Sabdavaha Srotas produces different types of sounds in the ear like Bheri, Mrudanga, Venughosha, Shankha etc. is known as Karna Nada & Karna Kshweda. Tinnitus is one of the most elusive conditions that health care professionals face. Studies conducted by the National Centre for Health Static estimate that 35-45% of the General population is affected by tinnitus. . The prevalence of tinnitus increases with hearing loss74%. Taking the above mentioned facts in mind and to bring out patient from uneasiness, frustration, pain and to make him productive for the society, a sincere effort has been made in the present study entitled “Clinical study of Prativishadi Tail Karanpurnaand Ashwagandhadya Ghrita Paana in the management of Karan Naad w.s.r. to Tinnitus”. The total number of patients registered in the present study was 30, and all the 30 completed the treatment. Amongst them, total 10 patients were registered in each one of the three groups. All the selected patients fulfilling the criteria were randomly divided into three groups (10 patients in each group) In Group I, Ashwagandhadyaghrita (orally) 10 gm twice a day with Sukhoshna dugdha. In Group II Karan purna with Prativishadi taila 2 ml each ear Twice a day for 100 matra uchharan kala. In Group III Karan purna with Prativishadi taila and Ashwagandhadya ghrita (orally) for 1 month. 2 patients in goroup I, 1 patient in group II and 5 patients in group III was markedly improved.7 patients in group I, 7 patients in group II and 5 patients in group III was mildly improved and rest of the patients remains unchanged.