Vidhura Marma

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I’ve been struggling with constant ringing in my ears (tinnitus) for almost a year now, and it’s starting to impact my mental health. I’ve tried going to an ENT, and they just gave me medications that didn’t work. The sound is especially bad when it’s quiet, like at night, and it’s making it impossible to fall asleep.

Recently, I came across something called Vidhura Marma in Ayurveda, which seems to be related to ear health. I’m wondering if there’s a connection between tinnitus and this marma point. Could stimulation of the Vidhura Marma help with the ringing?

I also experience occasional jaw pain and tension headaches, and I’m curious if these could be related to the same marma point. Are there Ayurvedic oils or therapies specifically designed to target Vidhura Marma? I’ve heard of using herbal ear drops in Ayurveda, but I don’t know how effective they are or if they’re safe for long-term use.

If anyone has tried marma therapy for ear issues or knows how Vidhura Marma can be treated, I’d love to hear your experience. Should I look for a marma therapy expert, or are there things I can try at home to relieve these symptoms?

Dr Sujal Patil · Accepted Answer

Tinnitus (constant ringing in the ears) and related issues like jaw pain and tension headaches may indeed be connected to Vidhura Marma, an Ayurvedic marma point located behind the ear, which influences ear health and nearby structures.

Role of Vidhura Marma in Tinnitus
Stimulating Vidhura Marma can help balance vata dosha, often responsible for tinnitus.
Jaw pain and tension headaches may share this connection, as they stem from muscular tension and dosha imbalances affecting the same region.
Therapies & Remedies
Marma Therapy
Gentle stimulation or massage of Vidhura Marma with warm oils can help.
Use medicated oils like Anu Taila or Bilva Taila to soothe and reduce vata aggravation.
Herbal Ear Drops
Drops like Karna Purana (e.g., with lukewarm sesame oil infused with garlic or herbs) can improve ear health and reduce tinnitus. Use under expert guidance for safety.
Ayurvedic Herbs
Ashwagandha: Calms the nervous system.
Brahmi: Supports mental clarity and relieves stress.
Dashamula: Reduces inflammation and balances vata.
Lifestyle Adjustments
Avoid loud noises and prolonged headphone use.
Practice stress management techniques like Shirodhara (oil pouring therapy) and meditation.
Use white noise or soothing sounds at night to mask ringing and improve sleep.
What You Can Do at Home
Gently massage the area behind the ear with warm sesame oil daily.
Practice nasya therapy (oil drops in the nostrils) with Anu Taila to clear ear-nose-throat blockages.
Do pranayama like Bhramari (humming bee breath) to calm the mind and ears.
Next Steps
Seek an experienced Marma Therapy practitioner for precise treatment of Vidhura Marma.
Combine therapies with herbal and lifestyle remedies for best results.
Regular treatments and vata-pacifying practices can bring long-term relief.

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