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AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR TINNITUS (KARNA NADA)
WHAT IS TINNITUS?
TINNITUS is an ear disorder in which there is an unwelcomed sensation of ringing in the ears like:
- hissing,
- roaring,
- whistling,
- clicking
- chirping
The term ‘tinnitus’ is derived from the Latin word Tinnire which means ring. This problem is very common in old age but if one is confronting it in small age then it should be taken seriously.
- However, there is no cure for this disorder in modern treatments. Nevertheless, many hospitals, doctors and medical stores claim to cure it with medicine but they do not have good results.
- But the good news is that Ayurveda never let its patients disheartened.
- Here, Ayurveda has herbal remedies that can effectively minimize tinnitus. Before dealing with the Ayurveda remedies, we will discuss the cause and symptoms of tinnitus.
Causes are observed
Wax build -up in the ear canal- Every individual produces a different amount of wax.
Sometimes people produce enough and bad quality of wax that damages their hearing power and affects the ears poorly.
Noise – induced hearing loss- The power of tolerance of noise varies in individuals and sometimes exposure to loud noise can damage and even destroy the hair cells placed in the inner ear called cilia.
According to Ayurveda, things not to do-
- Several foods like tea, coffee, chocolates, cold drinks may worsen the condition of Tinnitus.
- Alcohol is also harmful in tinnitus.
- Smoking directly or indirectly affects your body parts. Avoid smoking to reduce its effect on the brain, organs, and blood vessels.
Though modern medicines have achieved so much still they have no cure for some diseases like tinnitus. But you can’t lose your hope here because Ayurveda has the potential to reduce
tinnitus. Once these cells got damaged, they cannot be replaced and renewed.
- Medications – Medication, although, are very helpful for the health but some medications are ototoxic i.e. toxic to the ears. Not all medications are harmful as few have no side effects, for example, aspirin, aspirin, quinine, etc. Effects can depend on the quantity of medication and it can be temporary or permanent.
- Jaw Misalignment – One other major cause of tinnitus is a misalignment of jaw joints and jaw muscles. Many dentists can assist with the treatment of jaw misalignments.
Alongside this, it can be started by the removal of wisdom teeth if cranial nerves in the neighborhood get damaged.
- Particular tumors – Some of the people have a benign and slow-growing tumor on their vestibular, auditory or facial nerves and consequently, these tumors can cause tinnitus, loss of balance, facial paralysis and deafness.
- Head and neck trauma – Physical Trauma to head and neck also leads to tinnitus.
Symptoms of tinnitus
- Feel dizzy
- Hearing loss
- Ringing sound
- Booming sensation in ears
- Sounds like clicking, rushing
Ayurvedic Treatment of Tinnitus
- Ayurvedic treatment involves the use of herbs and natural medicines that are not harmful to health.
- With the help of the natural treatment in tinnitus that pacifies the VATA humor and reserves the damage of ear.
- For the rebuilt of the ear, Ayurveda is the effectual treatment and it is better to use the ayurvedic therapies along with herbal medicines.
Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia)
Giloy has been using as immunity booster from the time of our ancestors. It is beneficial to cure a variety of diseases like infections, fever, and respiratory disorders.
In tinnitus, it helps pacify the aggravated VATA humor and eliminate tinnitus slowly and gradually.
Vacha (Acorus Calamus)
Tinnitus is also a VATA disease and Vacha is an ideal remedy to treat VATA disorder.
*Pitpapda (Fumaria Officinalis)
Pitpapda helps in cleaning the blood and revamps the defense mechanism of the body against several diseases. It is also effective for tinnitus as it reduces the VATA and pita humor and decreases the abnormal sounds that happen in the ears.
According to the Ayurveda, things to do-
- Keeping yourself active, mentally and physically both is the foremost thing. You can take part in games and do regular exercise to keep yourself physically and mentally active.
- One should take proper sleep.
- Ghee is beneficial for the Tinnitus, so one can increase the intake of ghee.
- Identify the food items before having them and avoid those items that cause increase.
Ringing Symptoms.
According to Ayurveda, things not to do-
- Several foods like tea, coffee, chocolates, cold drinks may worsen the condition of tinnitus.
- Alcohol is also harmful in tinnitus.
- Smoking directly or indirectly affects your body parts. Avoid smoking to reduce its effect on the brain, organs, and blood vessels.
Though modern medicines have achieved so much still they have no cure for some diseases like tinnitus. But can’t lose hope here because Ayurveda has the potential to reduce tinnitus.
