In Karna Purana, warm medicated oil such as Bilva or Kshara taila is poured into each ear in turn and held for a short time, after a gentle massage around the ear and neck.
Ayurveda advises Karna Purana to calm Vata in the ear and head, and as part of Dinacharya.
How Karna Purana is done
- Ear examination to rule out infection or perforation.
- Massage around the ears, neck and face.
- Warm oil poured into one ear while you lie on your side, held for a few minutes.
- Oil drained and the ear cleaned; repeated on the other side.
Who Karna Purana may suit
May suit dry, itchy ears, tinnitus (supportive), Vata-type ear discomfort, stress and poor sleep.
Precautions before Karna Purana
- Not with ear discharge, infection, a perforated eardrum or ear surgery.
- Tell the doctor about any medicines you take, pregnancy, recent illness, high blood pressure, heart or kidney problems before the therapy. Do not stop any prescribed medicine on your own.
Karna Purana in Varanasi at Aarogyam Shri Ayurveda
Karna Purana at our Varanasi (Banaras) clinic is done by trained therapists under the supervision of an Ayurveda doctor, who first checks your Prakriti, current health and reports. The doctor then decides the oils or medicines, the number of sittings and the diet to follow during the course.
