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STUDY THE ROLE OF GHRUTA MADHU ANAJAN IN KUKUNAKA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO NEONATAL CONJUNCTIVITIS

Dr. Rahul Ghoti* and Dr. Rahul H. Gujarathi

Abstract

Kukunaka is an eye disorder occurring in neonates mentioned in various samhitas. According to Vagbhata it is a disease occurring during the time of dentition and is caused by consuming vitiated mother’s milk. The clinical features of Kukkunaka and neonatal conjunctivitis are quite similar. Hence, they can be correlated. Both are characterized by thick, slimy discharge and inflammation of conjunctiva. It shows other features like excessive lacrimation, itching of eyes, photophobia and reddish discoloration of eyes.

Keywords: Kukunaka is an eye disorder occurring in neonates mentioned in various samhitas. According to Vagbhata it is a disease occurring during the time of dentition and is caused by consuming vitiated mother’s milk. The clinical features of Kukkunaka and neona