Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS (BADHIRYA) – A CASE STUDY

*Dr. Sarita Sosa, Dr. Rajshree Unadkat

ABSTRACT

The inner ear is the main culprit of sensorineural hearing (SNHL), which is a specific type of hearing loss. Peripheral and Central SNHL (auditory pathway or cortex) can be distinguished. It might be congenital or acquired. Congenital: resulting from prenatal or perinatal conditions or from defects of the inner ear. About 90% of reported cases of hearing loss are related to it. There is currently no suggested course of treatment for it. Hearing loss is associated with Badhirya (hearing loss) in Ayurveda, and our Acharyas have prescribed numerous therapeutic techniques and formulations for the effective treatment in improving the hearing capacity of a 47-year-old-male patient who has moderate to severe SNHL since 1 years. He was made to undergo both Ayurvedic procedures and medications. The names of the Ayurvedic procedures adopted are Nasya (nasal drop) with Anu taila, Karnapooran with Bilwa Taila for 14 days, Rasayana churna and Dashmoola kwath internally for 45 days. The interventions resulted in a good improvement in hearing.

Keywords: Badhirya, Nasya, Karnapooran, Sensorineural Hearing Loss.