Abstract

THE MANAGEMENT OF ARMA (PTERYGIUM) IN AYURVEDIC LITERATURE

Dr. Yugandhara Satpute (PG Scholar), *Dr. Anand Kale (Ass. Professor), *Dr. Vikas Kumbhar (Guide and Professor)

Abstract

Arma is very common ophthalmic ailment in temperate environment like India. It has been described under Shuklagata sadhya vyadhi in Ayurveda. It is a disease in which a wing like growth is gradually developing from either Kaneenika (inner canthus) or Apangasandhi (outer canthus) towards the cornea. On the basis of signs and symptoms described by the modern medical science, the disease „Arma‟ can be correlated with conjunctival degenerations including „Pterygium‟ Arma is chedan sadhya having thin membrane and cured like colour, can be treated by Lekhana Anjanas. It is widely used to prevent the speedy growth of the membrane. Likewise, it is also highly beneficial after the surgical treatment for prevention of relapse after surgery.

Keywords: arma, pterygium, kaneenik, anjana.