Abstract

EFFECT OF NAGARADI ASHCHYOTANA IN KAPHAJA ABHISHYANDA W.S.R TO SIMPLE ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS

*Prof. (Dr.) Gunjan Sharma, Dr. Sarita Yadav, Dr. Arun Kumar and Dr. Aditi

Abstract

Context: Kaphaja Netra Abhishyanda is defined in Ayurveda as the disease affecting all parts of the eye characterized by Guruta (Heaviness of lids), Kandu (Itching), Muhurmuhursrava (Repeated lacrimation), photophobia and burning sensation in eyes etc. Simple allergic conjunctivitis is the inflammation of conjunctiva caused by a wide range of allergens like pollens, dust and smoke, animal dander, mites or other allergy causing substance and is characterized by itching, hyperaemia and mild papillary reaction. On reviewing the clinical presentation from all the Ayurvedic texts it is found that Simple allergic conjunctivitis resembles with Kaphaja Abhishyanda. Though the disease does not affect the vision but it causes extreme discomfort and its symptoms are annoying. Ayurvedic treatment could bring very promising result in bringing down the sign and symptoms of Kaphaja Abhishyanda/ Simple Allergic Conjunctivitis. Considering the requirements for developing some Ayurvedic formulation for management of Kaphaja Netra Abhishyanda the present research work entitled “Role of Nagaradi Ashchyotana in Kaphaja Netra Abhishyanda w.s.r to Simple Allergic Conjunctivitis was undertaken. Nagaradi Ashchyotana in the form of eye-drop in lower fornix 2 drops 4 times a day for 15 days. Significant results were found in the groups. Study Design: The trial was conducted on 15 clinically diagnosed patients of Kaphaja Netra Abhishyanda/ Simple allergic conjunctivitis selected from OPD/IPD of Rishikul Campus, Haridwar. Results: Results were observed and data was statistically analysed by adopting Wilcoxon signed rank test. 6.7% patient were cured, 20.0% Patients were having Marked Improvement, 53.3% Patients were having Moderate Improvement and 20.0% Patients were having Mild Improvement. Discussion: Most of the drugs are having Katu, Tikta, Kashaya which pacify the Kapha- Dosha and Kashaya Rasa does Lekhana of Kapha Dosha. Laghu Guna pacify the Guruta and Ushna Veerya and Teekshna Guna increases the penetration power of the drug power of drug and do the Lekhana of the Kapha Dosha. Ingredients of drug Nagaradi Ashchyotana are having Karmas (actions) like Kandughna, Shothahara, Vedana-Sthapana, Srotoshodhaka, Aampachak, Rasayana, Shoolprashamana. So, it may act as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-allergic, anti-oxidant and immunomodulator. Conclusion: It can be concluded from detailed conceptual description that Kaphaja Abhishyanda and Simple allergic conjuctivitis are nearly same entities.Statistically significant results in all subjective and objective parameters except papillary reaction. No adverse effects were observed during study and after completion of the trial.

Keywords: Simple allergic conjunctivitis, Kaphaja Abhishyanda, Nagaradi Ashchyotana.