Role of Haritakyadi Seka in Kaphaj Abhishyanda with Special Reference to Bacterial Conjunctivitis: A Case Study
Author : Dr. Komal Vidyadhar Garad and Dr. Shamli S Pawase
Abstract :
Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva. Also known as pink eye. Patients presenting with complaint of redness, which accompanied by pain, itching and discharge. Bacterial conjunctivitis is commonest type of conjunctivitis in developing countries. Outbreaks are quite frequent during monsoon season. In Ayurveda Kaphaja Netra Abhishyanda is defined as a disease affecting all parts of the eye, characterised by Guruta (heaviness of lids), Kandu (itching), Pichhila (repeated lacrimation), Alpa Vedana (Foreign body sensation), photophobia and burning sensation in eyes. On reviewing the clinical presentation from modern aspects, it resembles like Bacterial Conjunctivitis. Common causative bacteria are Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Haemophilus influenza, Neisseria meningitis, and Corynebacterium diphtheriae. An ocular therapeutic called Netra Seka, this method entails pouring a continuous stream of medicated liquid (Kwatha) over the closed eyes. It is indicated for both acute and chronic infections affecting the eyes.
Keywords :
Bacterial conjunctivitis, Haritakyadi Seka, Kaishore Guggul, Kaphaja Abhishyanda.
