A review article on Karnashul and Karnapooran

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Background: Shalakya tantra is one among the 8 branch of Astang Ayurved, which deals with disease of Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat and Head. Where 76 disease of eyes, 18 disease of nose, 28 disease of ear, 65 disease of oral cavity, 11 disease of head described. From 28 disease of ear, Karnashul is one which affects person of any age from child to advanced years, But the causes are varies person to person. Karnashul is very disturbing and make that person very uncomfortable. According to Ayurveda origin of pain mainly due to vitiation of Vata Dosha  association with other Dosha s. According to Morden science causes of ear aches are due to local and referred, its managements is specific depends upon cause or  general management consist of administration of analgesics, antibiotics and anaesthetic drops But it has its own side effects if administrated for long time. In Ayurveda various treatment mentioned, but Ghrit Pan and Rasayan Aushadhi Sevan are applicable to treat all 28 type of ear disease. Karnashul can be managed by Karnapooran i.e Dipika Tail which is helpful to reduce the pain. Material & Method: Appropriate Ayurveda and Modern literature, obtainable information on internet etc. were explored. Conclusion: Avoid Nidan of Karnaroga is helpful to provide healthy ear and for disease ear Samanya Chikitsa like Snehan, Swedan, Virechan, Nadi Swedan are also described which can be adopted.