Department of Shalakya Tantra
Ayurvedic care for the eyes, ears, nose, throat, oral cavity, and head — diagnosing and treating conditions above the shoulders through classical and integrative methods.
Overview
Specialised Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Care
The Department of Shalakya Tantra focuses on diagnosing and treating head and neck diseases through traditional Ayurvedic methods — encompassing the eyes, ears, nose, oral cavity, and head. Treatment plans combine classical Panchakarma therapies with yoga, diet, and lifestyle guidance for lasting relief.
Conditions Treated
Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders
Netra Roga
(Eye Disorders)
- Conjunctivitis
- Glaucoma
- Cataract
- Dry eye syndrome
Siroroga
(Head Disorders)
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Insomnia
- Stress-related disorders
Buccal Cavity (Talumula)
- Stomatitis
- Dental disorders
Shroto Roga
(Ear Disorders)
- Ear infections
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Hearing loss
- Vertigo
- Ear syringing for wax & foreign body
Nasa Roga
(Nose Disorders)
- Sinusitis
- Rhinitis
- Nasal polyps
- Allergic rhinitis
- Foreign body removal
Kantha Roga
(Throat Disorders)
- Sore throat
- Tonsillitis
- Hoarseness
- Vocal cord nodules
- Pharyngitis
Services & Treatments
Care Across Four Specialised Areas
Structured across Shrimukha (dental & throat), Srikarna (ear), Shirojyoti (head), and Srinaasa (nose) — each with dedicated classical procedures.
Nasya
Nasal medication for head and sinus cleansing
Tarpana
Ghee-based eye nourishment therapy
Shirodhara & Shirobasti
Continuous oil flow and oil-retention head therapy
Gandoosha & Kavalagraha
Oral rinsing and gargling therapies for dental & throat health
Karnapurana
Medicated oil instillation for ear health
Karnadhoopana
Herbal fumigation therapy for ear infections
Dhoomapana
Medicated smoke therapy for nasal & sinus conditions
Yoga & Lifestyle Guidance
Supportive practices for long-term ENT and eye health
Got Questions?
Shalakya Tantra FAQs
What is Tarpana used for?
Tarpana is a classical ghee-based Ayurvedic eye-nourishment therapy, used within Shalakya Tantra for conditions such as dry eye syndrome.
Can Ayurveda help with sinusitis and chronic allergies?
Yes — therapies such as Nasya and Dhoomapana are used within this department to support conditions like sinusitis, rhinitis, and allergic nasal conditions.
What ENT conditions are treated under Shalakya Tantra?
Ear infections, tinnitus, hearing loss, vertigo, sinusitis, rhinitis, nasal polyps, tonsillitis, vocal cord nodules, and stress-related headaches and migraines.
Who are the Shalakya Tantra specialists at Parul Ayurved Hospital?
The team includes Dr. Manjiri Keskar, Dr. Shivkant Sharma, Dr. Radhika Daga, and Dr. Nijil A.V., among other qualified specialists.
Our Specialists
Meet the Shalakya Tantra Team
Dr. Manjiri Keskar
M.S. (Ayu.)
Dr. Shivkant Sharma
M.D. (Ayu.)
Dr. Radhika Daga
Shalakya Department
Dr. Nijil A.V
M.S. (Ayu.) · Shalakya Consultant
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