Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF KARNANADA THROUGH AYURVEDA – A CASE STUDY

Vivek Gowda S. and S. M. Pasha

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Karnanada (Tinnitus) is the most common complaint encountered in clinical practice of Shalakya. It is the perception of sound within the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound. Vata dominant Tridosha along with Rakta presents as the chief pathological factors in the case of Karnanada. Karnanaada can be correlated with Tinnitus. It is a condition in which there is a perception of sound that appears to originate in the head in the absence of external stimuli. Epidemiologically this disease is present in 38% population below the age of 40 years and 68% population above the age of 40 years. This is a case study of patient aged about 52 years who is having symptoms of tinnitus since 2 years. Methods: The subject who approached Shalakya tantra opd of government Ayurveda medical college Bengaluru with symptoms of bilateral ringing sound in the year associated with disturbed sleep since 2 years was treated with Anu Taila Nasya, Sarshapa Taila Karnapoorana, Ashwagandha choorna and Sarivadi vati. Patient got better relief. Results: Marked results observed symptomatically. 60% to 70% of relief patient got after 1 month of treatment. Discussion: Anu taila Nasya is Brihmana, Sarshapa taila nasya vatahara in nature and internal medicines like sarivadi vati and Ashwagandha choorna Brihmana, Vatahara and Rasayana these treatment modalities relieved Karana Nada symptomatically.

Keywords: Karna nada, Anu taila, Karnapoorana, Nasya.