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Abstract

CONCEPTUAL BELONGINGS, COMMON DISEASES OF SHALAKYA TANTRA AND TREATMENT: AN AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE

Dr. Pratibha Nanasaheb Tekade*

ABSTRACT

Shalakya tantra is one of the important aspects of ayurveda which deals with the treatment of diseases associated with upper body parts (above the neck). The Shalakya tantra (ENT) describes detail account on causes, diagnosis and treatment approaches of the diseases related to the ear, nose, eye and throat. The basic concept of shalakya tantra lies around the use of shalakas (probes) for applying medication to the upper body parts. The shalakas used to treat eye disease termed as netra shalaka, the shalakas used for the ear treatment termed as karna shalaka while Nasa shalaka and mukh shalaka used for the treatment of nose and throat. This article describes conceptual belongings of Shalakya tantra along with common treatment approaches. Mukh Abhyangam, Shiro Abhyangam, Shirodhara, Swedanam, Nasya, Karna poorna, Karna dhoopanam & Karna avachoornanam are some treatment approaches used for the management of common ENT disorders.

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