Abstract

AAHAR AND DINCHARYA FOR OCULAR HEALTH DESCRIBED IN AYURVEDA

Dr. Nupur Rangani*, Prof. (Dr.) Pramod Kumar Mishra, Prof. (Dr.) Brahmanand Sharma and Dr. Avadhesh Shandilya

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Abstract

Ayurveda has described eleven Indriya’s, among them eye comes under Gyanendriya and in modern literatures it comes under sense organs., Ayurveda gives prime importance to the eye. It says “Sarvendriyaanam Nayanam Pradhanam”. Eyes are very much essential for social and intellectual development of a person. Many diseases of eye may occur due to defective life style changes particularly in busy modern life. Ayurveda's fundamental theory is based on Tridosha, and in the case of the eye, Tejas (alochaka pitta) is seen as the primary cause. In Ayurveda, Netra are considered as site of Alochaka pitta. Pachaka pitta due to its strength, obliges all other types of Pittas by nourishing them. It is must to keep the status of Pachaka Pitta in proper balance to keep Alochaka Pitta healthy. Food has been given the prime importance since Vedic period. It is one among the three sub-pillars supporting life. Aahara (diet) plays major role in keeping eyes healthy. In Ayurveda, selected classical daily regimens like Netraprakshalna (eye wash), Anjana (Collyrium), Snana (Bath), Padabhyanga (Foot massage with oil), Nasya (nasal application of drugs), are promoted as high-end measures for the maintenance of eye health.

Keywords: Eye, Aahar, dincharya, eye health.