Abstract

KARNASTRAVA (CHRONIC SUPPURATIVE OTITIS MEDIA) AND ITS MANAGEMENT THROUGH AYURVEDA – A CASE STUDY

Dr. Apeksha Ingle*

Abstract

Introduction: Chronic suppurative otitis media is a chronic inflammation of the middle ear that is characterized by discharge from the middle ear through a perforated tympanic membrane along with swelling and pain. As karnastrava is the condition characterized by discharge from karna (ear) and mainly occurs due to avarana of vata doshas. Aim: To study the role of Nimbaharidradi Dhoopana and Arogyavardhini in the management of karnastrava w.s.r to CSOM. Objective: To study the role of Nimbaharidradi Dhoopana and Arogyavardhini to reduce the symptoms of karnastrava w.s.r chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). Material and methods: Single clinical trial of Nimbaharidradi Karna Dhoopana for 7 days with 7 days gap for 2 sittings along with Arogyavardhini Vati 2 BD for 28 days. Conclusion: Karna Dhoopana with Nimbahardidradi Varti andArogyavardhini Vati internally gives significant relief in Karnastrava.

Keywords: Karnastrava, chronic suppurative otitis media, Karna Dhoopana Nimbaharidradi Varti, Arogyavardhini Vati.