ENT treatment in ayurveda is known as Shalakya tantra. The Shalakya Tantra branch of Ayurveda deals with the study of ears, eyes, nose, and head and can be considered the Ayurvedic equivalent of modern-day ENT specialization. ENT ailments commonly appear as a result of modern lifestyle with exposure to Noise Pollution, Smoke, dust etc and also because of infections and improper hygiene. Ayurvedic cure for ENT & Eye diseases comprises of finding the root cause of the disease and correcting it with right diet, lifestyle and herbal remedies.

Panchakarma is most commonly prescribed treatment for ENT ailments. Ayurveda considers nasyam part of Panchakarma as one of the most important therapy for most of the disorders occurring above chest. Nasyam nasal cleansing Therapy involves irrigating the nasal canal with medicated herbal oils that brings out the doshas from the head and face clears the channels and assists in the absorption of the medication by the tissues. Nasyam is highly recommended for treating illnesses such as nasal congestion, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis and asthma. For ailments of the ear Ayurveda prescribes Karna Purana and Karna Dhoopana treatments. Karna Purana involves oleation of the ear using medicated oils nourishes the ear drums and acoustic nerves. It is preventive and curative therapy very beneficial for ailments such as vertigo and hearing needs. Karna Dhoopana on the other hand is a sudation therapy that involves fumigation of the ear with medicated oils so as to treat ailments such as infections. For Mouth and Throat related ailments a range of treatments including gargling medications, herbal pastes and steam therapy are commonly prescribed.