Ayurvedic management of Sensorineural Hearing Loss (Badhirya) - A Case Study

Abstract

The inner ear is the main culprit of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), which is a specific type of hearing loss. Peripheral and Central SNHL (auditory pathway or cortex) can be distinguished. It might be congenital or acquired. Congenital: resulting from prenatal or perinatal conditions or from defects of the inner ear. About 90% of reported cases of hearing loss are related to it. There is currently no suggested course of treatment for it. Hearing loss is associated with Badhirya (hearing loss) in Ayurveda, and our Acharyas have prescribed numerous therapeutic techniques and formulations for the effective treatment of Badhirya (hearing loss). This case study demonstrates the efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment in improving the hearing capacity of a 42-year-old male patient who has had moderate to severe SNHL for two years. He was made to undergo both Ayurvedic procedures and medications. The names of the Ayurvedic procedures adopted are Nasya (nasal drops) with Shirbala Taila (101 Avrti), Karnapoorana with Bilwa Taila for 7 days, Sarivadi Vati, Dashmoola Arishta, and Ashavagandha Arishta internally for 45 days. The intervention resulted in a good improvement in hearing.