Corresponding to the E.N.T. field of modern medicine, this branch of Ayurveda diagnoses and treats diseases affecting organs like the ear, nose and head.
Salakya, as a branch of the art of healing, which does not find mention in the Vedas. Their reference we receive is with dhanvantariyas or the surgeons. Both Dhanwanthiri school (SURGICAL) and Agnivesa school (Medical) gives due respect and regards to this branch. Dalhana, the commentator on the Sushrutha Samhita elaborates it and states that it deals with the diseases of supraclavicular region such as those of ear, eye, nose and mouth etc., as well as their treatment. Panchakarma associated with this branch of Ayurveda is Natsya (application of medicine through nasal orifices). Both Charaka and Sushruta schools has mentioned this and later on authorities added a lot of curative and prophylactic nastyas also.

Vajeekarana Chikitsa(Aphrodisiac therapy)