ANALYSIS OF EFFICACY OF YASHTIMADU SIDDHA GHRITA AKSHITARPANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SHUSHKAKSHIPAKA WRT DRY EYE

Abstract

Ayurveda is a well-developed medical science. Shalakya Tantra is a branch which deals with the diseases above the clavicle. From the description of Sushruta Samhita, it is clear that field of surgery was well developed in Shalakya branch of Ayurveda in the ancient time. Modern medical science has made tremendous and remarkable progress and advances in the field of Ophthalmology and E.N.T. in recent times. No doubt that the understanding of human anatomy in recent era has revolutionized the medical science and the method of diagnosis. Still for many diseases, final solution is not yet achieved. Today we are living in a highly sophisticated environment due to the development of the science. This has also an effect on our lifestyles and dietary habits. Shushkakshipaka is one of the outcomes of this changing lifestyle, food habits and environment. Because of these reasons, the disease Shushkakshipaka had been selected for present study. Chakshushya, the term indicating regeneration of eye sight was in practice in India since centuries. The classics of ancient Indian’s wisdom have invented and practiced many drugs like Triphala, Saptamrita lauha etc. diets, procedures (i.e. Tarpana) and regimen for the benefit of the eyes. Promotion of the visual acuity was considered as one of the priorities in the branch of Shalakya of Ayurveda. Tarpana karma has been indicated in several eye diseases by various Acharya’s but the main emphasis has been given on Shushkakshipaka Hence, here Shushkakshipaka selected for present study to assess the efficacy of Yashtimadhu-siddha Ghrita (Tarpana).