Effective management of Karnanada (Tinnitus) - A Clinical Case Study

Authors

  • Shubha S. Bhat Final Year Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
  • Rathi S. Professor, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.10.9.58

Keywords:

Karnanada, Tinnitus, Nasya, Karnapurana

Abstract

Shalakya Tantra is one among the eight branches of Ayurveda wherein Karnaroga (ear diseases) has been discussed in detail. The Acharyas describe 28 types of Karna Roga, among which one of the diseases is Karnanada[1], characterised by abnormal perception of sound in the ear in the absence of external stimuli, and is often correlated with Tinnitus. Acharya Sushruta hold the deranged Vata Dosha accountable for the manifestation of Karnanada. This is a case study of a patient aged 52 years complaining of a ringing sound in both ear, first in left ear which was intermittent for 8 months, aggravated since one month, and the same complaints in right ear in the last 20 days. Patient was advised for Nasya with Ksheerabala Taila for 7 days, followed by Karnapurana with Maha Masha Taila for 7 days. Follow-up was done after one month of intake of Internal medicines.

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Published

2025-10-02

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Shubha S. Bhat, Rathi S. Effective management of Karnanada (Tinnitus) - A Clinical Case Study. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2025 Oct. 2 [cited 2025 Oct. 2];10(9):361-4. Available from: https://www.jaims.in/jaims/article/view/4766

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Vol. 10 No. 9 (2025): SEPTEMBER

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Case Report

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