The Science of Above-the-Clavicle Health: A Comprehensive Scientific Review of Shalakya Tantra

Authors

  • Mridulata Maurya Assistant Professor, Shalakya Tantra, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Priyashi Yadav PhD Scholar, Shalakya Tantra, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Dinesh Kumar Maurya Professor, Shalakya tantra, Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Shalakya Tantra, Ayurveda, Supra-clavicular, Methodologies, Pathophysiology

Abstract

Modern lifestyles, characterized by prolonged screen time, environmental pollution, processed diets, and chronic stress have led to a significant rise in disorders affecting the sensory organs and the head. Shalakya Tantra, one of the eight specialized branches of Ayurveda (Ashtanga Ayurveda), offers a highly systematic, time-tested approach to the diagnosis, prevention, and management of diseases affecting the supra-clavicular region (Urdhva Jatrugata). This region encompasses the eyes (Netra), ears (Karna), nose (Nasa), head/brain (Shira), and oral cavity (Mukha).

This review provides a contemporary, scientifically oriented overview of Shalakya Tantra. It bridges ancient surgical and medical methodologies with modern anatomy, clinical pathophysiology, and public health guidelines to promote systemic well-being and sensory longevity.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2394.6547.202611

How to cite this article:
Maurya M, Yadav P, Maurya D K. The Science of Above-The-Clavicle Health: A Comprehensive Scientific Review of Shalakya Tantra. J Adv Res Ayur Yoga Unani Sidd Homeo. 2026;13(3&4): 28-30.

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Published

2026-09-07

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Vol. 13 No. 3&4 (2026): Journal of Advanced Research in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Sidhha & Homeopathy

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