Shalakya tantra
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Shalakya tantra is a branch of ayurveda
, the Indian system of medicine. Ayurveda has eight major branches. They are named as Kayachikitsa, Balachikitsa, Grahachikitsa(Manorogachikitsa), Salakyatanthra, salyatanthra, vishachikitsa (damshtrachikitsa), rasayana (jarachikitsa)and Vajeekarana. Salakyatanthra is the branch which deals with the health and disease of head and neck portions of the body. The father of this speciality was Nimi (king of videha), He learned this science from lord Sun. This tantra deals with Mainly they include Nethrachikitsa (Ophthalmology), Karnachikitsa (otology), Nasachikitsa (rhinology), Mukharogachikita(oral hygiene
, Dentistry and Laryngology), and Shirorogachikitsa(diseases of the cranium). Of these, ophthalmology
is the most widely practised sub-speciality, In this field total 76 eye diseases have been described with classification such as Vartma gata roga i.e. dieseases of the lids, Krishnagata roga (Diseases of cornea)etc. In India, especially in the southern state of Kerala
, almost all these branches are still alive and popular. There are special treatment procedures for the treatment of the organs of head and neck. They include Nasyam, Dhoomapnam, Gandoosham, Kabalam, Shirodhara, Shirovasthi, Anjanam, Tharpanam, and Pratisaranam. Ayurvedic ophthalmology is seen to be highly effective in many degenerative ailments as well as infectious diseases. There are several methods advised in the classical textbooks of ayurveda regarding proper care and prophylactic measurements for eyes.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda or ayurvedic medicine is a system of traditional medicine native to India and a form of alternative medicine. In Sanskrit, words , meaning "longevity", and , meaning "knowledge" or "science". The earliest literature on Indian medical practice appeared during the Vedic period in India,...
, the Indian system of medicine. Ayurveda has eight major branches. They are named as Kayachikitsa, Balachikitsa, Grahachikitsa(Manorogachikitsa), Salakyatanthra, salyatanthra, vishachikitsa (damshtrachikitsa), rasayana (jarachikitsa)and Vajeekarana. Salakyatanthra is the branch which deals with the health and disease of head and neck portions of the body. The father of this speciality was Nimi (king of videha), He learned this science from lord Sun. This tantra deals with Mainly they include Nethrachikitsa (Ophthalmology), Karnachikitsa (otology), Nasachikitsa (rhinology), Mukharogachikita(oral hygiene
Oral hygiene
Teeth cleaning is part of oral hygiene and involves the removal of dental plaque from teeth with the intention of preventing cavities , gingivitis, and periodontal disease. People routinely clean their own teeth by brushing and interdental cleaning, and dental hygienists can remove hardened...
, Dentistry and Laryngology), and Shirorogachikitsa(diseases of the cranium). Of these, ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems...
is the most widely practised sub-speciality, In this field total 76 eye diseases have been described with classification such as Vartma gata roga i.e. dieseases of the lids, Krishnagata roga (Diseases of cornea)etc. In India, especially in the southern state of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, almost all these branches are still alive and popular. There are special treatment procedures for the treatment of the organs of head and neck. They include Nasyam, Dhoomapnam, Gandoosham, Kabalam, Shirodhara, Shirovasthi, Anjanam, Tharpanam, and Pratisaranam. Ayurvedic ophthalmology is seen to be highly effective in many degenerative ailments as well as infectious diseases. There are several methods advised in the classical textbooks of ayurveda regarding proper care and prophylactic measurements for eyes.