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)