KARNAPOORANA: ARTICLE REVIEW
Dr. Sandeep Purohit* and Dr. Diksha
ABSTRACT
Ayurved a rich science with different kinds of management techniques. karnapoorana means filling the ear with medicated Taila or other substances. It not only used to cure the disease but a part of healthy living according to Ayurveda. Diseases of ear, nose, and throat are categorized in Urdhavajatrugata Vikara in Ayurveda and different treatment modalities are described for them. It includes surgical procedures, drugs, and different procedures like Karnapoorana, Akshitarpana, Nasya, etc. Karnapoorana not only cures the ailments but also helpful in maintaining well being of ear, neck, and head. Ayurveda treats diseases based on Doshik parameters which are influenced by many factors like Kala, Vaya, Desha, Ahara-Vihara, etc. Due to this variety of factors treatment should also be of different kinds. In Ayurveda, Vata is considered important among three basic Dosha. Vata is best treated with Snehana processes. This Snehana grossly divided into Bahya and Abhyantara. Karnapoorana is a type of Bahya Snehana. Drugs used for Karnapoorana are selected according to disease, Dosha, Prakriti, Awastha, and Desha. Karnapoorana is very important in healthy individuals as it is described as part of Dinacharya. Time and duration are also according to Dravya and Vyadhi.
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