Salakya Chikitsa

Posted on May 13, 2008 in Branches in Ayurveda

Ayurveda is divided into eight sections, to enhance the understanding and practice of this science. Salakya Chikitsa is one of the eight divisions.

Treatment for the diseases related to eye, nose, ear and throat are coming under Salakya Chikitsa. Salaka means a rode or a probe, the excessive use of which had given this treatment system the name, Salakya Chikitsa. This branch can be considered similar to E.N.T and eye diseases in modern medicine.

Charaka Samhita, Susruta Samhita,and Ashtanga Hridya contain remedies for different problems related to eye. They contain home remedies, normal treatments as well as surgical procedures for curing diseases related to eye, nose, ear and throat.

Pancha Karma associated with this branch is Nasya (medication through nostrils).

Comments

Leave a Reply

Name (required)

Mail (will not be published) (required)

Website

Categories

• Branches in Ayurveda
• Introduction to Ayurveda
• Latest News
• Principles of Ayurveda
• Treatments in Ayurveda

Latest Additions

• Astrology In Ayurveda:
• Detoxification In Ayurveda
• Myths And Facts About Ayurveda
• The Do’s And Dont’s In Ayurveda
• Treating Burns the Ayurvedic Way

Most Popular

• Wart Removal and Ayurveda - 1,830 Views
• Ayurvedic Hair Care for Healthy, Glowing Hair - 1,828 Views
• Herbal Remedies to Grow Hair - 1,821 Views
• Ayurvedic treatment for Peptic Ulcer - 1,581 Views