1. “Common clinical conditions in Netra( Eye ) and its Ayurvedic management”
Dr. Meghana.B.Patil
Asst.Professor (Dept of Shalakyatantra)
KLE’s SBMK Ayurveda College
Belagavi, Karnataka INDIA
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2. ShalakyaTantra Unit
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3. Shalakyatantra
One of the ashtanga of ayurveda which deals with parts above the clavicle
Netra –eyes
Karna , nasa, gala – Ear, nose, throat
Mukha – Oral cavity
Shirah – Head and scalp
Ref: Sushruta samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya , Ashtanga Sangraha
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4. Netra (Eye)
Pakshma
Krishna
Drishti
Sandhi
Sukla
Varthma
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5. Physiological aspect Dosha Tridosha : Pitta predominant kapha and vata
1.Pitta: Alocakapitta
Chakshurvaisheshika
2.Kapha: Tarpaka Kapha
3.Vaya : Pranavayu
Disease aspect:
“Chakshustejomayam tasya visheshat sleshmato bhayam” –
The eyes should be protected from the imbalance of all the 3 doshas especially from the kapha dosha, as this is opposite to the guna of the teja mahabhuta.
Therefore mainly the kapha-pitta pacifying dravyas should be used to maintain the health of the eyes
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6. Etiology of Netra Rogas
Daily activities
Hot water head bath
Sleeping in the day time
awakening late night
Smoking
Suppression of natural urges
Mal-usage of pillows
Looking at too small & too distant objects
Watching moving objects
Reading in moving vehicles
Reading in wrong positions
Occupational hazard – A.C. etc.
Food items:
Hot and sour items
Repeated intake of food
Unfavorable food items
Mental factors
Stress
Anger
Grief
Fear
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7. Common clinical symptoms of Netra
Redness
Watering of eyes
Dryness of eyes
Discharge from the eyes
Itching
Burning sensation
Foreign body sensation
Ocular pain
Abnormalities of eyelid movements
Defective vision
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8. Eye lid swelling (Chalazion ,Blepharitis)
Clinical conditions
Eye lid swelling (Chalazion ,Blepharitis)
Redness of eye ( Conjunctivitis,Allergic conjunctivitis)
Refractive errors (Myopia)
Dry eye syndrome/CVS
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9. Treatment modalities Preventive aspects Kriyakalpa
Tarpana, Putapaka, Seka, Aschotana, Anjana,Pindi, Vidalaka
Single drug usage
Rasayana ( Rejuvenating drugs)
Eye exercises
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10. Preventive aspects Promotion of eye health:
1.Padabhyanga - Foot massage
2.Nasa pana/ jala neti
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11. 3. Moordhni taila:
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12. 4. Pratimarsha Nasya- Instillation of 2drops of oil/ghee into nostrils
4.Pratimarsha Nasya- Instillation of 2drops of oil/ghee into nostrils. 5.Fill mouth completely with water and splash water to eyes thrice in the early morning. 6.Application of wet palms to eyes immediately after washing hands after food.
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13. Netra Kriyakalpas Specific procedures for eyes :
i.General Health of eyes
ii.Diseased conditions
Tarpana
Putapaka
Seka
Aschotana
Anjana
Pindi
Vidalaka
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14. Nourishment of the eyes with plain ghee/ medicated ghee preparations
1.Tarpana :
Nourishment of the eyes with plain ghee/ medicated ghee preparations
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15. 2. Putapaka Name given to the special technique in order to extract juices from specific drugs and usage of mineral origin drugs Done after the tarpana procedure To strengthen the eye
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16. 3. Netra Seka: Continuous pouring of medicated decoctions in single stream on the closed eyes.
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17. 4. Aschotana Instillation of medicated drops in to the eyes 5
4. Aschotana Instillation of medicated drops in to the eyes 5. Anjana Application of drugs to the eyelid margin
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18. 6. Pindi Placing bolus of medicines over the closed eyes 7
6. Pindi Placing bolus of medicines over the closed eyes 7. Vidalaka: Application of medicines around the eyes sparing the eyelashes
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19. Single drug usage
Boons to eyes: 1.Triphala (Amalaki ,Haritaki,Vibhitaki )
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20. 2. Daruharidra: Berberis aristata 3. Haridra/ Turmeric
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21. 4. Kataka beeja: Strychnos potatorum 5. Guduchi: Tinospora cordifolia
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22. 7. Kumari: ( Aleovera ) 8. Draksha: ( Dry grapes)
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23. 9. Shigru: Drumsticks 10. Dhanyaka:Coriadrum sativum
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24. 11. Nimba : Neem leaves 12. Tulasi:
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25. Rasayana ( Rejuvinating drugs)
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26. EYE EXERCISES:
Palming
2.Coldpad
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27. 3. Bar swinging 4. Candle light exercises
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28. Common clinical conditions
1.Eyelids:
Chalazion:
Hard swelling/lump in the eyelids without any signs of infection or pain
Management:
Hot fomentation
Haritakee lepa/ Lavanga lepa
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29. 2.Blepharitis: Krimigranthi
Inflammation of eyelid margin a/w severe itching and redness.
Management:
Maintenance of hygiene
Haridra jala / Triphala kashaya + yashtimadhu seka
Pratisarana – Triphala + madhu
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30. i.Allergic Conjunctivitis: Abhishyandha
3.Conjunctiva :
i.Allergic Conjunctivitis: Abhishyandha
Inflammation of conjunctiva, a/w itching, redness , foreign body sensation and mild discharge
Management :
Haridra jala seka/ Triphala kashaya
Aschotana – Shigru patra swarasa + honey
Tulsi patra swarasa + honey
Pindi Kumari + Guduchi
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31. Inability to see the far objects clearly Management : Yoga & Pranayama
4.Refractive Errors:
i.Myopia: Timira
Inability to see the far objects clearly
Management :
Yoga & Pranayama
Seka – Triphala kashaya
Tarpana – Cow’s ghee
Aschotana – Ghee
Eye exercises
Nutritional supplements
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32. 5.Dry eye syndrome/CVS ( Computer vision syndrome) : Shushkakshi paka
Dryness of eyes with mild burning sensation
Management :
Pratimarsha nasya- Ghee/ Taila
Seka- Saindhava + milk
Tarpana – Ghee
Aschotana – Ghee/ Milk
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33. “PREVENTION IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN CURE”
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34. Donate Eyes
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35. Thank you…..
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