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NETRA TARPAN: AN EFFECTIVE AYURVEDIC PROCEDURE OF EYE

Dr. Vasudha Sharma* and Dr. Abhishek Sharma

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Abstract

Netra is the main sensory organ among the all sense organ. They are influenced by verious reasons. Modern medicine not defined the particular problems of the eye but Ancient Ayurvedic texts mention special branch Shalakya Tantra on how to prevent and cure to various infective condition & Reflective errors of the eye. Ayurveda the ancient system of medicine gives valuable guidelines not only in treatment aspect but also in preventive line. Different Aacharyas describe to different types of Netraroga. Aacharya Shushruta describe Kriyakalpa for the management of Netra rogas. Kriyakalp mention Tarpan are used in mainly cure the eye disease. This article mentions are netra tarpan indication, contraindications, Procedure, Snehadharana kala (period of retention of Ghrita) according to Dosha prakopa & Adhisthana with matra, Tarpanavdhi, samyak -Ati – Heena Tarpita lakshana, Tapan used in various formulation and mode of action is discussed. Netraroga are dependent on Dosha & Sthanika. Tarpan uses for medicated Ghritamanda properties (snehana) cantain like Proteins, lipids, Amino acid, vitamins (fat soluble) A,D,E,K & special Drug etc…they are transport to Deep tissue layer in eye and provide to Brihana, balaya, Chakshushya, oja & naurishment. TheseAct as an Antioxidant properties prevent the Cornea & lens from oxidative injures. Ghritamanda Activate in Alochaka pitta (Rhodopsin - eye power balanced) of the eyes. Ghritamandaincerese the power of DrishtigataNadiby activating the Chakshuvaisheshika & Buddhivaisheshika pitta. Drishtigata Nadiimproving of the vision And correct to Reflective errors. Ghritamandadrug also decrease to Roughness / Dryness & provide to naurishmentand therapeutic action.

Keywords: Tarpan, Kriyakalpa, Netraroga, Ghritamanda, Snehandharankala, Alochaka pitta, Buddhivaisheshika, Chakshuvaisheshika, dosha and Adhisthana.