ROLE OF NASYA FOLLOWED BY KARNAPRAMARJAN AND KARNADHOOPAN IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KARNASRAVA (CSOM) - A SINGLE CASE STUDY
Sonal S. Patel*, Twinkal J. Zala, Sangita M. Sekhaliya, Aarty A. Aghera, Sudeshna S.R and
Dr. Bhakti Chhaya
ABSTRACT
Karnasrava is the condition characterized by discharge from Karna and occurs mainly due to Avarana of Vata Dosha. CSOM (Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media) is the term given to the middle ear discharging problem in the modern medical literature. In this study an attempt has been made to treat the “disease” with Nasya (Instillation of medication in nose),karnapramajan (cleansing of ear), karnadhoopana (aural fumigation). Aim: To find out the results of nasya followed by karnapramarjan and karnadhoopana in the management of karnasrava (csom). Material and Method: A case report of 28 year old female patient presented with the complaint karnasrav(pus discharge), shirogouvravata, karnakandu and felt bad smell from her ear so she was treated with nasya followed by karnapramajan and karnadhoopana. along with internal medicine. Result: There was significant improvement in symptoms like karnashoola, karnastrav karnakandu and felt bad smell from her ear etc. Conclusion: This case study on nasya followed by karnapramarjan and karnadhoopana in the management of karnasrava(csom) can be successfully managed by Ayurvedic treatments.
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