Shalakya Tantra

Shalakya Tantra is a branch of Ayurveda that primarily focuses on diseases and treatments related to the head and neck regions. It encompasses various specialties such as Ophthalmology (Netra Tantra), ENT (Shiro Nasa Kantha Tantra), and Dentistry (Mukha Tantra). In Ayurveda, each tantra (branch) deals with specific parts of the body and their related ailments, with Shalakya Tantra specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders affecting the sensory organs and other structures of the head and neck.