Abstract

CONCEPT OF NETRA SEKA – A REVIEW ARTICLE

Dr. Anjali* and Dr. Ashlekha Sharma

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Abstract

Eyes are the most valuable organs in body as eyes are more than windows to the soul. We must protect and take care of this delicate organ. Urdhawajatrugata vyadis includes the diseases of eye, ear, nose and throat. Kriyakalpa is main therapeutic procrdure for Netra roga which is described in chapter 18 of Uttar Tantra of Sushruta Samhita. Many advancements made in ophthalmic medicine in recent years has begun a new era in the history of ophthalmology. Netra Seka is procedure mentioned in Netra Kriyakalpa. Netra Seka is a procedure, in which medicated Kwatha is instilled on closed and relaxed eyes for a fixed time period. Netra Seka, their indications and probable mode of action will be discussed in present review article.

Keywords: Urdhawajatrugata vyadis, Kriyakalpa, Netra Seka.