The department of Shalakyatantra deals with understanding the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of diseases occurring above the clavicle. Viz. Diseases of eyes, ears, nose, throat, head and neck. Since this branch of ayurveda deals with the most vulnerable and minute parts various specialized instruments and techniques are used for diagnosis and treatment. These structures are vulnerable to diseases which are progressive with complication by nature. So preserving the structure and functional integrity of parts above the clavicle is given prime importance in Ayurveda with daily routine, seasonal routine and seasonal cleansing for its sustainability.
Shalakya Tantra is one amongst the eight branches of Ayurveda. It is also known as Udharwanga Chikitsa. Udharwanga here includes the Supra clavicular region of the human body. Shalakya Tantra mainly deals with the ailments of supra clavicular region of the human body, it deals with the various therapeutic measures which are quite helpful in maintenance of supra clavicular health.
Shalakya Tantra includes therapeutic measures like Tarpana, Putpaka, Seka, Aschyotana and Anjana for maintenance of visual health of the person. Shalakya Tantra also includes procedures for ear like Nasya, Karnapoorana. Along with all these Shalakya Tantra also deals with the oral health of the individual. Kavala, Gandusha and Danttapavana are some wonderful treatment modalities which deal with the management of oro-dental disorders. Also Shalakya Tantra has some wonderful regimens for diseases of throat. So mainly we can conclude that Shalakya Tantra deals with all disorders of the supra clavicular region.
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