A review on Otitis media (karnapaka): Ayurvedic aspects and treatment

Otitis media (Karnapaka in Sanskrit) is defined as an inflammation of the middle ear due to the infection caused by micro-organism. In Ayurveda, there are many herbs available as antimicrobial. Ayurveda suggest prevention rather than treatment. Ayurveda involve first line of treatment start with appropriate cleansings. The second course of action is the actual treatment. There are many natural ways for the treatment of such conditions, Ayurveda possesses various route of treatment for ear infections including; herbal formulations, cleansing, Panchkarma and utilization of animal product like Ghee. This article represents Ayurvedic overview on Otitis Media.