COMPREHENSIVE AYURVEDIC CARE FOR EYE AND ENT DISORDERS

The shira or head is the most important organ among all the vital organ of body because it resides life along with sense faculties or gyanenindridyas. Shalakya tantra is one among ashtanga ayurveda, dealing with urdhvajatrugata rogas i.e. diseases occurring above the clavicle which includes shira, netra,karna, nasa and mukha. The chaotic lifestyle, faulty food habits, reduced physical activity, over exertion at work, subjection to various environmental changes, increased screen time and over exposure to radiations due to scientific advancement in technology which creates a stressful never ending vicious cycle which has precarious effects on the sense organs. According to Ayurveda “Sarvendriyanam Nayanam Pradhanam” eyes are the principal organ providing sight. The vital information about manifestation of various eye diseases if accounted for, can help in preventing and treating the leading causes of blindness. It is prerequisite to identify the cause then treat the ailment for reimposing the health of indriyas.Ayurvedic management of ophthalmic & ENT disorder manifesting via eye, ear, nose, oral route aims to pacify the vitiated doshas by various kriyakalpa procedures, shodhan and shaman chikitisa which alleviate the symptoms and provides strength to sense organs or indriyas & inflicts better quality of life to individual. KEYWORDS- Kriyakalpas,Urdhwajatrugata roga ,Gyanenindriyas,Srotas,Panchkarma,Netra rogas