Shalakya Tantra the science uses lots of 'Shalaka' which means probe which justifies the name Shalakya Tantra. Shalakya Tantra is also famous as Urdhwangchikitsa.Shalakya Tantra which is a special branch of the Ashtang Ayurvedic tree (eight classical branches of Ayurveda) deals with the description of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and of all the diseases occurring above the neck such as Ear, Nose, Throat, Head, Eye. Including their anatomy, physiology and pathology.

There are several common and chronic ailments in the upper part of head are often seen or experienced by us. Shalakya Tantra provides a complete range of treatment methods for all the diseases related to ear, nose, eyes, mouth, throat and head.