DISEASES OF SHALAKYA TANTRA AND THEIR MANAGEMENT W.S.R. TO THROAT AND LARYNX PROBLEMS

Dr. Shilpa V. Dhawale*, Dr. Swati T. Ratne and Dr. Prachi S. Shahane

ABSTRACT

Shalakya Tantra being a subsidiary of Ashtanga Ayurveda; specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of conditions of the head, nose, mouth and ears. The branch also gives importance to preserving and rejuvenating sensory organ functioning. This branch possesses great importance in the management of diseases of throat and respiratory region. These diseases usually occur due to reasons like unhealthy diet, lifestyle, occupational exposures and air pollution, etc. Ayurveda provides preventive and therapeutic measures to treat nasal and throat conditions, which are often characterized by symptoms such as fever, cough and nasal blockage, etc. Natural drugs like turmeric, Ajwain and Piper longum, etc. are considered effective in reducing these conditions. Nasya therapy is particularly indicated for nasal and throat conditions, along with preventive measures such as Gandusha and Kavala along with Rasayana therapy. This article discusses the Ayurvedic and contemporary views on throat and larynx problems.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Throat, Shalakya Tantra, Laryngitis.