Clinical Assessment of Sarshapa Taila Versus Guduchi Bala Taila Karnapoorana in Karnanada with Reference to Tinnitus

Abstract

Background: Tinnitus presents as ringing or buzzing in the ear with impaired hearing, irritability, and disturbed sleep. Conventional treatments such as antioxidants, sedatives, antidepressants, vasodilators, masking, and surgery show limited success due to adverse effects and recurrence. According to Acharya Sushruta, Karnanada occurs due to Vata vimarga gamana or Kapha avarana, and Karnapoorana is indicated as one of the treatment modality in its management. This study was undertaken to compare to compare the efficacy of the Karnapoorana by two Tailas in treatment of Karnanada.

Objective: To compare the efficacy of Sarshapa Taila and Guduchi Bala Taila Karnapoorana in Karnanada.

Methods: A comparative pre- and post-test clinical study was conducted. Patients with Karnanada were randomly allocated into Group A (Sarshapa Taila) and Group B (Guduchi Bala Taila) for Karnapoorana.

Results: Both groups showed improvement in tinnitus symptoms. Although the difference was not statistically significant, Guduchi Bala Taila produced better clinical outcomes.

Conclusion: Group B showed 83% improvement compared to 79% in Group A, suggesting Guduchi Bala Taila is more effective in the management of Karnanada.