In Salakya Tantra treatment for ENT AND OPHTHALMOLOGIC disorders are described. We have specialist Doctors in this field and we are dealing with a number of Salakya cases every year.

Refractive errors:

The following are the most common refractive errors

Astigmatism is a condition in which an abnormal curvature of the cornea can cause two focal points to fall in two different locations – making objects up close and at a distance appear blurry. Astigmatisms may cause eye strain and may be combined with nearsightedness or farsightedness. Hyperopia commonly known as farsightedness, hyperopia is the refractive error in which an image of a distant object becomes focused behind the retina, either because the eyeball axis is too short, or because the refractive power of the eye is too weak.

Myopia commonly known as nearsightedness, is a condition in which, opposite of hyperopia, an image of a distant object becomes focused in front the retina, either because the eyeball axis is too long, or because the refractive power of the eye is too strong. Myopia is the most common refractive error seen in children.

Treatment:

In all this refractive errors Brimhana treatments are done. Special medicated oils are applied internally and externally. Panchakarma treatments including Nasyam, Sirovasthy and specialty treatments like Tharpana, Pudapaka will improve the condition of the patient. Repeat treatment is required to cure the condition.

Blindness:

Blindness is the condition of visual impairment due to physiological or neurological factors. Malnutrition, age related factors and disease like cataract, Diabetic retinopathy, Glaucoma are the common causes of blindness.

Treatment:

In neurological causes special Brimhana treatments are done that give strength to nerves. Special medicated oils are applied internally and externally. Panchakarma treatments including Nasyam, Sirovasthy and specialty treatments like Tharpana, Pudapaka will improve the condition of the patient.

Hearing Loss:

Hearing loss may be due to damage to the auditory system. Hearing losses are of three types conductive, sensorineural and mixed. In conductive hearing loss the sound is not efficiently conducted through the auditory canal. In sensory hearing loss, there is damage to cochlea or the nerve root from the cochlea to the brain. .

Treatment:

In Sensory hearing loss special Brimhana treatments are done to give strength to the nerves. Special Panchakarma treatment like Sirovasthi, Nasyam and Special treatments such as Sirodhara, Karnapoornam are done which improve the condition of the patient. Special Brimhana preparations of oil, ghee and other medicines are given internally and externally.

Sinusitis:

Sinusitis is the inflammation of the Paranasal Sinuses. Frontal Sinus, Ethmoid Sinus, Maxillary Sinus and Sphenoid Sinus are the Paranasal Sinuses. Pain and pressure at the site of inflammation is the symptom of sinusitis. Sinusitis may or may not be due infection.

Treatment:

According to Ayurveda in sinusitis vitiated Kaphadosha is occupied in Paranasal Sinuses. Sinusitis, described as Dushtapratisyaya has very effective treatment in Ayurveda. Internal medication is done to decrease the symptoms and Nasyam (administration of powders, medicated oils, extract of certain drugs) is the effective Panchakarma treatment for expectoration of Kaphadosha occupied in sinusitis.

Infertility (Vandhyata):

Primary infertility describes couples who have never been able to become pregnant after at least 1 year of unprotected sexual intercourse. Secondary infertility describes couples who have been pregnant at least once, but have not been able to become pregnant again. Causes of infertility include a wide range of both physical and emotional factors. A couple’s infertility may be due to female factors, male factors, or both. Male factors may be Oligospermia, Decreased Sperm Motility, and Abnormal Sperm Morphology. Most common causes for Female Infertility are poly cystic ovarian disease, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis and uterine fibroids.

Treatment:

Male infertility treatment is explained under Vajikarana chikitsa. Special internal medicines using Vajikarana Dravyas (single drugs and preparations). Panchakarma Treatment including Virechana, Vasthi (special vajikarana vasthi) will increase the sperm count, motility and improves sperm morphology. Female infertility can be effectively managed with Ayurvedic Treatment. According to Ayurveda Arthavakshaya (menstrual problems) is due to decrease in pitta, Rasadathu, Rakthadathu or Rajas. Special internal medicines which increases pitta and raktha decreases obesity and induces ovulation are using in treating poly cystic ovarian disease. Internal medicine that reduces infection is using in treating pelvic inflammatory disease and endometriosis. Special Utaravasti strengthen the uterine endometrium increases the chance for conception

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a medical condition in which there is compression of median nerve, causing numbness, Paresthesia and Muscle weakness in the hypothenar area and lateral two fingers of the hand. Symptom aggravate on resting, so usually at night.

Treatment:

In this condition there is vitiation of Vata which causes Paresthesia. Numbness and Muscle weakness of the hand. Special local treatments like lepana Abhyanga with suitable medicines along with internal and external medicines.

Migraine (Vatikasirasoola):

Migraine is a neurological disorder with altered bodily perceptions, severe headaches and nausea. Migraine is common in women than men. Usually headache in migraine is preceded by photophobia, phonophobia and other sensory disturbances.

Treatment:

In Ayurveda similar symptoms are explained under the context Vatika Sirasoola. Internal and external special treatments such as Sirodhara, Sirovasthi using suitable medicine according to the condition of disease and patient.

Muscular dystrophy (Mamsakshaya):

Muscular dystrophy is a group of skeletal muscular weakness usually caused by genetic and hereditary factors. There is progressive weakness of muscles causing functional disabilities of limbs and other systems include gastrointestinal nervous and cardiovascular system.

Treatment:

Mamsakshaya lakshnas explained in Ayurveda is very much similar to symptoms of Muscular dystrophy. Dathu Poshana Chikitsa (Nourishing body building elements) such as special Dharas, Shashtika Pinda Swedam gives strength to muscles. Special vasthi with Brimhana Dravyas strengthen Muscles. Internal medicines should be continued.

Parkinson’s disease (Kampavata):

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the Central Nervous System where there is disturbance in motor activities, speech and other functions. There is a movement disorder including tremor, slow physical movement or loss of movement and rigidity of muscles. It is a progressive disease.

Treatment:

Jarachikitsa one of the Ashtangas of Ayurveda explains in detail about the Rasayana chikitsa which gives to nourishment to all Dathus. By using Rasayana Dravyas (single drugs and preparations) improve the motor and sensory functions of the body. If treated earlier progress of the disease will reduce. Panchakarma Treatment with special vasthis, internal medicines and external treatments such as Abhyanga, Thailadhara, Special Siropichu, and Sirovasthi improve the condition of patient.

Stroke (Pakshagata):

A stroke is the functional disability of the brain due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. Ischemia of the brain is caused by thrombosis or due to hemorrhage. Motor and sensory functions may be lost and severity of the symptoms depends upon the site of the brain affected.

Treatment:

Stroke, explained as Pakshagatha in Ayurveda can be effectively treated with Ayurveda. Panchkarma Treatments like Virechana, Special Vasthi, internal medicines and external treatments such as Abhyanga, Thailadhara, Special Siropichu, and Sirovasthi will restore the sensory and motor functions of the patient. We are treating about 75 patients every year.

Pschychological disorders such as obsessive compulsion, schizophrenia, phobias, anxiety disorders, and depression can be treated with Ayurveda effectively. According to Ayurveda Satva, Rajas and Tamas are Manodoshas in their equilibrium state is necessary for mental health. Imbalance of these cause Mental illness (Manasika Rogas). Manodoshas and Tridoshas are related to each other. So in all Manasika Rogas there vitiation of Tridoshas Special Panchakarma Treatment with Nasyam, Virechana and Vasthi and special treatments such as Siropichu, Sirothalam, Sirovasthi, and Thalapothichil with special Herbal preparations are done to bring Tridoshas to the equilibrium position. Special treatments are also done to bring Manodoshas to their equilibrium position. We are conducting special camps on Manasikarogas.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic systemic disorder characterized by tissues and organs causing destruction of Articular structures and leading to akkylosis of the joints. Although the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, autoimmunity plays a vital role in its chronicity and progression.

Treatment

In all these diseases there is vitiation of Vata Dosha or it may be associated with Pitta or Kapha Dosha. According to dosha predominance, the treatments are decided.

Treatment in Ayurveda is to bring the vitiated ‘Dosha’ back to the state of equilibrium and thereby to the state of health. For treating these diseases, internal as well as external treatments are done. Herbal preparations are administered internally. Daily purgation is recommended to restore the vitiated ‘Dosha’ to the state of normalcy. Treatments like Snehana, Swedana, Abhyanga (Medicated Oil massage), Pathra Podala Swedam (Massage using herbal leaves), and Shashtika Pinda Swedam (Massage using Navara Rice) are done to prepare the body for Panchakarma Treatments. Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatments like Virechana (Purgation using medicines), Vasthi (Medicated enema) are very much helpful in relieving and correcting abnormalities.

Diet – Vegetarian food to be consumed. Dairy products, sweets, oily foods, junk and fast foods, salty and sour foods, jaggery, black gram, fish, cold drinks and ice creams are to be avoided.

Life style – One should avoid cold breeze and excessive wind. Warm water bath is recommended. Take a gentle walk after consumption of food.

Psoriasis:

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the skin characterized by abnormally rapid multiplication of the cells of the epidermal layer of the skin. Psoriasis can affect any area of the body, but most commonly whitish scales found on the scalp, elbows, knees, hands, feet, and genitals.

Treatment

In Ayurveda skin diseases are termed as Kushta which are caused by vitiation of pitta and raktha predominantly. Skin diseases are cured by administering special Panchakarma treatment such as Virechana, rakthamoksha after administering suitable medicines for snehapana. Special external treatments and skin applications cures skin rashes and improve skin texture. In curing skin diseases pathya ahara & viharas (diet regimen and activities) should be followed. Instructions regarding this are given during the treatment.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus:

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune connective tissue disorder. The immune system of the body attacks the cells and tissues of the body causing tissue damage and inflammation. SLE usually effects joints, skin, nervous system and almost all the visceral organs include heart, lungs, liver, kidney.

Treatment

Although SLE is incurable, symptomatic relief is available without using steroids. Ayurveda treatment including internal and external medicines, Special Panchakarma, etc. can provide symptomatic relief. Pathya ahara (controlled diet) should be followed along with internal medicines even after the treatment.

Developmental disorders are disorders that occur at any stage development of child causing retardation in the development. These may include psychological and physical disabilities. Developmental disabilities are generally seen in children with Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, and Autism.

In Ayurveda there is effective for development disorders in children. In our hospital we conduct special camps every month for development disorders. We have specialist Doctors in this field. We are treating about 200 such cases every year. After treatment they are getting symptomatic relief and improvement in their physical and mental development.

Cerebral palsy:

Cerebral palsy is a condition that causes retardation in the physical and mental development. The cause of Cerebral Palsy include intrauterine growth retardation, Asphyxia during birth causing Hypoxia of the Brain, Trauma during birth, Complications during neonatal period and is usually common in multiple births. Children with Cerebral Palsy are characterized by behavioural and communication problems and usually they have Epilepsy and Musculoskeletal problems.

Treatment

In cerebral palsy the major feature is delayed milestones and decreased motor activities is due to vitiation of vata. By Ayurveda treatments using special medicines give nourishment to dhatus decreases delay in milestones.

Pervasive development disorders:

Pervasive developmental disorders include a group of development disorders that cause communication and social skill impairment in children. Most well known pervasive developmental disorder is Autism. Avoiding eye contact, disturbed social interaction, unusual movements, repetition in the style of playing with toys, not looking at people and objects pointing, delayed developmental milestones or loss of milestones achieved are the common features of children with pervasive development disorders.

Mental retardation:

Mental retardation is a developmental disorder, in which there is limitation in intellective and cognitive activities of the child and he cannot fulfill his daily routine activities. Usually onset of mental retardation is below 18 years. Epilepsy is common in children with mental retardation and its severity and frequency depends upon the cause of mental retardation. There is direct relationship between severity of intellectual disability and frequency and severity of chronic epileptic seizures.

Treatment:

In development disorder like mental retardation effective treatments are explained in ayurveda text books. Brimhana chikitsa (treatment that gives nourishment to body building tissues) is done using special ghritas and oils internally and externally. Special Panchakarma Treatments like Virechana, Vasthi with Brimhana Dravyas also improve the condition of the patient. With these treatments the intellectual condition of the patient will improve and there is decrease in frequency of epileptic seizures.

ADHD:

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurobehavioural developmental disorder. ADHD is the most common psychiatric disorder in children and usually onset is before 7 years. Usually signs of ADHD in childhood continue to adulthood. ADHD is characterized by attentional problems and hyperactivity.

Treatment:

In Ayurveda these symptoms are broadly described in the topic Graha and effective treatment described in Grahachikitsa. Grahachikitsa is the branch that deals with psychological disorders of unknown cause. Special Panchakarma treatment along with external and internal treatments to bring manasika doshas and saririka doshas to its equilibrium states. Special dhoopana dravyas are given to prevent grahavesa.

Eczema:

Eczema is an inflammatory skin disorder, which is otherwise called as Dermatitis. There are two types of Dermatitis. Atopic & Contact Dermatitis. Atopic Dermatitis is often associated with respiratory disorders during any phase of life. They are sensitive to allergens which may be harmless to others. Contact Dermatitis are caused by contact with certain substances such as some metals, feather, wool, certain plants and animal hair, certain detergents and soaps etc.

Psoriasis (Sidmakushta):

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the skin. It is not contagious. It is the result of an abnormally rapid multiplication of the cells of the epidermal layer of the skin. Can affect any area of the body, but is most commonly found on the scalp, elbows, knees, hands, feet, and genitals.

Treatment

In Ayurveda skin diseases are termed as Kushta which are caused by vitiation of Pitta and Raktha predominantly. Skin diseases are cured by administering special Panchakarma treatment such as Virechana, Rakthamoksha after administering suitable medicines for Snehapana. Special external treatments and skin applications cures skin rashes and improve skin texture. In curing skin diseases Pathya Ahara & Viharas (diet regimen and activities) should be followed. Instructions regarding this are given during the treatment.

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar level with or without glycosuria either due to insulin deficiency or insulin resistance or both. It is characterized by polyuria increased thirst, fatigue, & weight loss. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus may lead to recurrent urinary tract infection, vision problems and peripheral neuropathy.

Treatment:

In Ayurveda Kapha Dosha is vitiated along with Vata and Pitta Dosha. We give internal medicines and external treatments like Udwarthana, Rookshaswedas, and some specialty treatments. Ayurveda Panchakarma Treatment with special medicines is also given.

Obesity (Athisthoulyam):

Obesity is a body condition in which excess fat of the body is accumulated to such an extent that it can adversely affect the health. A person is said to be Obese when his Body Mass Index (BMI) is greater than 30 Kg. per M^2. Obese persons are prone to diseases like Coronary Heart Disease, Diabetes, Malignancies, and Joint Disorders & Sleep Disturbances etc.

Treatment:

In Obese patients there is increase in Kapha Dosha and Medodhathu. We are doing special Ayurveda Panchakarma Treatments along with internal & external application of medicines to decrease the excess amount of fat in the body. After the specialty treatment the patient’s body weight is considerably decreased.

Hypercholesteremia (Medovriddhi):

Hypercholestremia is referred as the elevated blood cholesterol level. Any blood cholesterol level above 240 mg/dL (which is considered to be the upper border line of blood cholesterol level) can be termed as Hypercholestremia. Persons with Hypercholestremia are more likely prone to Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke etc.

Treatment:

In Ayurveda Hypercholesterolemia is characterised by srotovaigunya (blocking of channels) with Kapha Dosha and Medodhathu. Our special Panchakarma Treatment and internal and external medicines causes srotovishodhana (opening of blocked channels) which reduce the blood cholesterol level.

Hypertension:

Hypertension can be termed as the blood pressure above 140/90 mm of Hg. Vasoconstriction and deposition of lipids may lead to Hypertension. It is important to monitor blood pressure regularly, or else it can lead to Stroke, Renal Failure, and Coronary Heart Disease etc.

Treatment:

In Hypertension there is srotovaigunyam (damage of blood vessels) along with prakopa of three doshas. Ayurveda treatment including internal medicines and Panchakarma purifies and relaxes srotas (blood vessels) and thereby reduces hypertension. Diet and life styles to be followed also given which prevent further srotovaigunyam.

Mental stress (Manasikaroga):

Stress is a normal physical response to unprecedented events that may disturb the normal balance of a person. In the present day life frustrations, excess demands and many other hassles can lead to mental tension, lack of concentration, insomnia, headache, and general loss of peace of mind.

Treatment:

According to Ayurveda mental and physical conditions are closely related. Any change in the equilibrium state of Manodoshas will alter Tridosha and vice versa. Special internal and external treatment, Panchakarma treatment with special medicines will bring the Manodoshas and Tridoshas to their equilibrium state. Yoga and meditation practice doing here relaxes mind and daily practice of yogasanas and breathing exercises reduces mental stress.

DIET:

Special Diets are given to patients whom they need to follow during and after treatment. Those who follow these diets strictly can overcome all life styles diseases now a day.

EXERCISE:

Suitable slight physical exercises, Yoga and meditation are given to the patients who help them decrease their bodyweight and unwanted fat.