CLINICAL IMPORTANCE OF VIDHUR MARMA THROUGH MARMA THERAPY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KARNANAAD (TINNITUS).

BACKGROUND-Ancient ayurvedic literature described 107 Marma in the body and considered as a seat of prana. Marma therapy, the practical application of this concept, is gaining increasing popularity as many clinicians utilise it to treat various conditions by stimulating Marma points in various ways. OBJECTIVES-To study the clinical importance of Vidhur Marma through Marma therapy with special reference to Karnanaad (Tinnitus). METHODS- The data collected from Ayurvedic classical literature and modern texts, research papers and previous works. RESULT- Stimulation of Vidhur Marma points induce the flow of prana and vital energy, which can result in relief of disease and entering a state of healthy body, mind and spirit. DISCUSSION – Vidhur Marma was found to have a mild immediate effect and a good long-term effect in normalising the Karnanaad(Tinnitus) of the patient. The therapy was given twice daily, and it showed significant improvement in symptoms of Karnanaad (Tinnitus). Thus, a large-scale study is needed to analyse the Karnanaad normalising effect of Vidhur Marma therapy.