Abstract

*Dr. Shilpa Thakur and Dr. Vijayant Bhardwaj

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda is science of life which deals with the preventive and promotive aspects of ENT care as well as prevention of the disease. Due to changing lifestyle most people pay attention to their ENT diseases only if they got any ENT disorder. In this stage of growth, man is unable to prioritize his own health and is afflicted with a variety of illnesses. Ayurveda's primary goals are to protect the patient's health and to prevent sickness in healthy people. According to this viewpoint, it is crucial to preserving human health and Indriyas got prime importance in this because Indriyas are the source through which Atma experiences the knowledge of sense objects. Gyanendriyas comprise of 5 sense organs - Chakshurendriya, Shrotendriya (Ear), Ghranendriya (Nose), Rasendiyra and Twakendriya.Each Indriya has its own importance which is responsible for a specific Gyanjanana. Ancient texts like the Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Asatanga Hridayam, and others have also stated the importance of preventive procedures for Karna,Nasa,Kantha and Shira and their long-term well-being. Dinacharya, Ratricharya, Ritucharya, and Sadavrutta are the four components that made an impact on this. In Ayurveda, selected classical daily regimens like Dantapavan, Jihvanirlekhna, Gandusha & Kavala, Nasya, Dhoompana,Abhyanga, wholesome and unholsome dietetic are promoted as high-end measures for the maintenance of Karna-Nasa-Kantha & Shira health. Major Ayurvedic promotive measures and perceptions regarding maintenance of ENT health and prevention of their disorders are explored in this article.