Abstract

AN OVERVIEW ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF KARNAKANDU W.S.R TO OTOMYCOSIS – A CASE STUDY

Dr. Sugnyani* and Dr. Ahalya S.

ABSTRACT

Otomycosis is the fungal infection of the external auditory canal. Otomycosis is to be compared in classical with Karnakandu, which is also a symptom of Kaphaja Karnashoola in terms of etiology, pathology and symptoms. Antifungal agents are the proven remedy for Otomycosis, prescribed both orally and topically but they are having their own side effects. Hence present case study is conducted to know the efficacy of ayurvedic line of management. In this study, karnadhoopana with Lakshadi choorna and karnapoorana with kshara taila has been selected. Lakshadi choorna contains krimighna dravyas which acts as antifungal and Kshara taila which contains 4 types of kshara,4 types of Lavana and other kaphavatahara drugs, having lekhana, ksharana, teekshna gunas and antifungal property thereby hopefully will be a remedy for the Otomycosis.

Keywords: Otomycosis, Karnakandu, Karnadhoopana, Karnapoorana, Krimighna.