A REVIEW ARTICLE ON THE ALOCHAK PITTA CORRELATED TO VISION
Dr. Shalini Chauhan*, Dr. Amita Chauhan and Dr. Yuvraj Singh
Abstract
Idea of Tridosha is a one of a kind idea of Ayurveda. Tridosha (Vata,
Pitta and Kapha) are the essential mainstays of the human body.
Tridosha control willful and physiological capabilities of body
developments, and backing the body in a typical and sound state. Pitta
is dependable for creation of intensity, internal heat level and visual
discernment. There are five sorts of Pittas, in particular Ranjaka,
Pachaka, Alochaka, Sadhaka, Brajaka. 'Alochaka Pitta' signifies the
Pitta which is answerable for vision.'Drishti' is the seat of Alochaka
Pitta. Ayurveda has depicted this physiology of vision in light of the
elements of Vata and Pita.[1] Alochaka Pitta is addressed by the colors
of retina viz rhodopsin, iodopsin and melanin. Poles and cones which
are present in retina are answerable for variety vision and for the
impression of shape and brilliant picture. In this survey article area and capability of Alochak
Pitta and its cutting edge relationships with the physiology of vision is portrayed.
Keywords: Tridosha, Alochaka Pitta, Vata, vision, Ranjaka.
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