Shalakya Tantra is Ayurveda's specialised branch for diseases of the Urdhwajatrugata Pradesha — the eye, ear, nose, throat, and head. The department trains students in the examination and Ayurvedic management of ophthalmic, ENT, and head-and-neck conditions using classical Kriya Kalpa procedures and instrumentation.
Shalakya Tantra derives its name from the Shalaka — the slender probe-like instruments traditionally used to examine and treat structures above the neck. It encompasses Netra Roga (ophthalmology), Karna-Nasa-Kantha Roga (ENT), Shiro Roga (diseases of the head), and Danta-Mukha Roga (oral and dental disorders), and is one of the eight classical branches of Ashtanga Ayurveda.
The department imparts theoretical and practical training based on the Sushruta Uttaratantra, covering examination methods specific to each sense organ, Netra Kriya Kalpa (the eight-fold ophthalmic procedures such as Tarpana and Anjana), and the medical and minor surgical management of common ENT and ocular disorders.
Students gain hands-on exposure through slit-lamp and otoscopic examination practice, demonstration of Kriya Kalpa procedures on models, and supervised OPD clinical postings for the assessment and management of Netra, Karna, Nasa, and Kantha Roga.
Diseases of the eye and their management through Netra Kriya Kalpa — Tarpana, Putapaka, Anjana, Aschyotana, and Seka.
Diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, addressed through Karnapurana, Nasya, Kavala, and Gandusha procedures.
Disorders of the head, oral cavity, and dentition, managed through Shirolepa, Shirobasti, and related therapies.
Ophthalmic disorders such as Timira, Abhishyanda, and Shukra Roga.
Ear disorders including Karna Nada, Badhirya, and Karna Srava.
Nasal disorders such as Pratishyaya and Nasa Pratinaha, managed through Nasya.
Throat and voice disorders including Swarabheda and Tundikeri.
Head disorders such as Suryavarta and Ardhavabhedaka.
The eight-fold ophthalmic procedures — Tarpana, Putapaka, Anjana, Aschyotana, Seka, Bidalaka, and others.
Nidana and Chikitsa of common ophthalmic disorders including Timira, Linganasha, and Abhishyanda.
Examination and management of common ear, nose, and throat conditions.
Diagnosis and management of headache disorders such as Suryavarta and Ardhavabhedaka.
Oral and dental disorders and their Ayurvedic management through Kavala and Gandusha.
Instruments and probes specific to ophthalmic, ENT, and oral examination and procedures.
