CLASSICAL YOGAS FOR KARNA ROGAS AS DESCRIBED IN BHAISHAJYA RATNAVALI

Karna Rogas described in Bhaishajya Ratnavali encompass a wide spectrum of ear disorders, including Karnashoola, Karna Nada–Kshveda, Karna Badhirya, Karna Strava, Putikarna, Krimi Karna, Nadi, Karna Pali Rogas, and Durvidha Karna. The text provides detailed disease-specific therapeutic formulations (Yogas), with Karnapurana being the principal mode of treatment, supplemented by Nasya, Dhoomapana, Prakshalana, Lepa, and internal medications. These Yogas comprise herbal juices (Swarasa), medicated oils (Taila), Kshara preparations, mineral drugs, and animal-derived substances, selected according to Dosha predominance and clinical presentation. Frequently indicated formulations such as Madhukadi Tailam, Kshara Tailam, and Katu Taila demonstrate broad applicability across multiple Karna Rogas. The therapeutic goal of these formulations is to alleviate pain, discharge, tinnitus, inflammation, and hearing impairment by pacifying vitiated Doshas and strengthening auditory structures. This compilation highlights the systematic Ayurvedic approach to the management of ear disorders and underscores the clinical relevance of classical formulations described in Bhaishajya Ratnavali within Shalakya Tantra.