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Acute otitis externa is a generalized condition of the skin of the external auditory canal that is characterized by general oedema, pain and erythema. It can present as diffuse or localized form of inflammation of external auditory canal. Otorrhea, also known as ear discharge, is a common symptom of otitis externa. This condition, which includes inflammation, can be caused by issues in the external ear canal or a perforated tympanic membrane. Otorrhea is a sign of infection and is typically treated with antimicrobial agents to combat bacterial and fungal infections. The Gomayadi varti for karnadhoopana and Triphala Guggulu for shaman chikitsa are formulation mentioned in the Ayurvedic text can be a good option for the treatment of various infectious diseases. Karnasrava is a type of ear condition known as Vata predominant Tridoshaja disease and it's totally treatable. The term Karnasrava simply means a discharge from the ear. Karnasrava covers a range of ear problems and shares similarities with otitis externa based on signs and symptoms. The Gomayadi varti for karnadhoopana and Triphala Guggulu exhibited significant antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory activity in acute otitis externa. A 40year-old male patient was clinically diagnosed as Karnasrava (Otitis externa) and advised Gomayadi varti karnadhoopana and Triphala Guggulu as internal medicine for 7 days. The signs and symptoms were reduced to mild degree.