Abstract

ROLE OF KARNPOORANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TINNITUS

*Dr. Komal Jain, Dr. Rishabh Sikarwal and Dr. Gulab Chand Bairwa

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Abstract

Tinnitus refers to the experience of hearing sounds, such as ringing in the ears. It disrupts the quality of life for affected individuals. This condition is a frequent complaint and can sometimes be the only observable symptom of an ear related issues. In ayurveda tinnitus is linked to ''Karnnada''. Ayurveda identifies three fundamental doshas(biological energies), which are vata, pitta, kapha. Karnnada arises from the disturbance of vata (Air element) disturbance of vata is caused by the obstruction of shabdwahi srotas (auditory pathway) by other doshas, leading to the vitiation of vata and development of Karnnada. In ayurveda vata is regarded as the most significant of the three fundamental doshas. Different types of medications such as antidepressants, antihistamines, antianxiety and anticonvulsants drugs can alleviate tinnitus, but their effectiveness is minimal. Ayurveda encompasses various clinical methods and Karnpooran is one of them. Karnpooran is a form of snehana. Snehana is regarded as the most effective treatment for vata dosha. This article emphasizes the efficacy of Karnpooran in alleviating tinnitus by balancing vata dosha and enhancing the overall health of the ear.

Keywords: Karnpooran, tinnitus, dosha, Ayurveda treatment, snehana.