Abstract

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.