A review on Otitis media (karnapaka): Ayurvedic aspects and treatment.
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2015-01
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Otitis media (Karnapaka in Sanskrit) is defined as an inflammation of the middle ear due to the infection caused by micro-organism. In Ayurveda there are many herbs available as antimicrobial Ayurveda suggest prevention rather than treatment. Ayurveda involve first line of treatment start with appropriate cleansings. The second course of action is the actual treatment. There are many natural ways for the treatment of such conditions, Ayurveda possesses various route of treatment
for ear infections including; herbal formulations, cleansing, Panchkarma and utilization of animal product like Ghee. This article represents Ayurvedic overview on Otitis Media.
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Karnapaka, Ayurveda, Alternative Medicine, Pediatric
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Nisha, Lokesh. A review on Otitis media (karnapaka): Ayurvedic aspects and treatment. International Archives of Integrated Medicine. 2015 Jan; 2(1): 121-124.