IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

DR. GAJANAN BALKRISHN PATIL

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

CLINICAL EVALUATION OF EFFECT OF KAPIKACCHU GHANAVATI ON KARNANAD (TINNITUS) ASSOSIETED WITH SENILE DEAFNESS.

Dr. Gajanan Balkrishn Patil

Abstract :

Karnanada (Tinnitus) associated with senile deafness occurs usually after 45 years age. It is unilateral or bilateral progressive or non progressive. The prevalence of tinnitus in adults with heå problems is very high (59 to 86%), and it is estimated that tinnitus is present in 70% with Presbycusis (senile deafness). But there is no assured treatment for tinnitus associated with senile deafness only heå aid and masking can be useful. According to Ayurveda Badhirya and tinnitus is mainly related with Vata dosha which is predominant in old age .So, Kapikachhu (Mucuna pruriens bek) seeds are Ayurvedic medicine, Acharya Bhavprakash has mentioned that Kapikachhu have Vatghna, Balya and Vajikar properties. In the disease development process of Badhirya and Karnanada mainly vitiated vata dosha alone or along with Kapha goes in Shabdavaha sira / strotas beacuse of that margavrodh occurs and leads to Badhirya and tinnitus. So with help of Vataghnata the balya property of Kapikachhu it is useful in treatment of Badhirya and tinnitus. This study is the view of ancient and modern science concerning with conceptual understanding of its etiology, diagnosis of Karnanada (tinnitus) associated with senile deafness and its Ayurvedic treatment. The present study has shown that the kapikachhu Ghana vati is highly significant in the management of the karnanada associated with senile deafness