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Karna Dhoomapana
INTRODUCTION:
Karna Dhoomapana is a specialized and effective Ayurvedic procedure performed in order to cure the diseases or disorders which is related with the ear and auditory canal.
It comprises of two different words “karna-(which indicates ear) and Dhoomapana”-(which means puffing of medicated fumes into the ear).
This special procedure is been performed in health seekers after proper examination done by the consultant specialist.
Karna Dhoomapana is done by igniting a varthi (Vick) which is prepared out of combination of medicated powders and allowing the fumes to enter into the ear for a specified time as advised by the Doctor.
BENEFITS
Helps to reduce bacterial affection of ear
Increase the blood circulation to the ear
Helps to reduce the ear pain
TREATMENT DURATION
10 TO 20 MIN
The treatment duration depends on the consulting physician and the severity of the condition.
TREATMENT COURSE DURATION
7 days, 14 days
The treatment course duration depends on the consulting physician and the severity of the condition.
MODE OF ACTION OF KARNA DHOOMAPANA
While blowing the fumes of varthi, the medicated fumes which has volatile property enters into the external auditory canal and reaches the tympanic membrane. Owing to its medicinal property and slight warm temperature, it is absorbed by the tympanic membrane which transfers to the tympanic cavity where malleus incus and stapes is present.
Due to its medicinal property it reduces the inflammation on these areas, clears infections and also it helps to stimulate the vestibular and cochlear nerves thereby helps in proper functioning of the ear.
INDICATION:
Ear boils
Ear infections
Swimmers ear
Otomycosis
Cholesteatoma
Vestibular neuritis
Otitis media
CONTRAINDICATIONS
