Integrative Ayurvedic and Modern Management of Eye Diseases with Panchakarma, Kayachikitsa, and Shalyatantra Protocols PART -1
Integrative Ayurvedic and Modern Management of Eye Diseases with Panchakarma, Kayachikitsa, and Shalyatantra Protocols PART 1
1. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Modern Explanation: Degeneration of the macula leading to progressive central vision loss.
Signs & Symptoms:
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Central vision blurring
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Visual distortion
Ayurvedic Correlate: Timira (4th Patalagata), Patalagata Vyadhi
Doṣa: Vāta-Pitta predominance
Integrated Protocol:
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Panchakarma:
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Nasya: Anu Taila, Shatbindu Taila
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Netra Tarpana: Triphala Ghṛta, Jeevantyādi Ghṛta
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Virechana: Mild purgation with Trivrit Leha to balance Pitta
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Kayachikitsa:
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Rasāyana: Amalaki Rasāyana, Chyavanaprāśa
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Saptamṛta Lauha, Punarnavādi Maṇḍūra
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Shalyatantra:
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If accompanied by retinal hemorrhage: Sirāvyadha or Jalaukāvacharaṇa
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References: A.H. U.13/34; Su. U. 6/25; CS Cikitsā 26
2. Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Modern Explanation: Visual impairment due to poor visual stimulus in early development.
Signs & Symptoms:
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Visual dullness in one eye
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Eye misalignment
Ayurvedic Correlate: Timira (Patalagata)
Doṣa: Vāta-Pitta
Integrated Protocol:
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Panchakarma:
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Netra Tarpana with Mahātriphala Ghṛta
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Nasya with Shatbindu Taila
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Śirodhārā with Brahmi Taila
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Kayachikitsa:
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Medhya Rasāyana: Brahmi, Mandukaparni, Jyotishmati
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Internal: Saptamṛta Lauha, Triphala Churna + Ghṛta
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References: A.H. U.13/1-4; Su. U. 6/25
3. Anophthalmia and Microphthalmia
Modern Explanation: Congenital absence or underdevelopment of the eyeball.
Signs & Symptoms:
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Absent/underdeveloped eyeball
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Vision loss
Ayurvedic Correlate: Garbhaja Netra Vikāra
Doṣa: Daiva/Karmaja (Adhija Vyādhi)
Integrated Protocol:
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Preventive (Garbhini Paricharya):
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Masānumāsika regimen with Garbha sthāpaka aushadhis
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Preconception Rasāyana: Suvarṇa Prāśana, Satmya Aahara
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Supportive Post-natal Care:
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Rasāyana: Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Shankhapushpi
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External: Gentle Netra Sechana with Bala Siddha Taila
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References: CS Śārīra 4/30–35; A.H. Sha. 1
4. Astigmatism
Modern Explanation: Uneven corneal curvature causing distorted vision.
Signs & Symptoms:
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Blurred near & far vision
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Eye strain, headache
Ayurvedic Correlate: Timira (Patalagata), Drishti Bheda
Doṣa: Vāta-Pitta
Integrated Protocol:
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Panchakarma:
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Tarpana with Jeevantyādi Ghṛta
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Nasya with Anu Taila
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Śirovasti or Śirodhārā with Bala-Ashwagandhādi Taila
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Kayachikitsa:
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Internal: Saptamṛta Lauha, Triphala Ghṛta
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Rasāyana: Mahātriphala Ghṛta
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References: Su. U.6/25; A.H. U.13
5. Behçet’s Disease
Modern Explanation: Autoimmune vasculitis affecting eyes, oral mucosa, and genitals.
Signs & Symptoms:
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Recurrent uveitis
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Mucocutaneous ulcers
Ayurvedic Correlate: Sarvanga Sannipātaja Vyādhi, Rakta Pitta, Abhishyanda
Doṣa: Pitta + Rakta + Kapha
Integrated Protocol:
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Shalyatantra:
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Jalaukāvacharaṇa (if ocular congestion)
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Panchakarma:
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Raktamokṣaṇa (Siravyadha / Jalauka)
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Virechana with Avipattikara Churna
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Kayachikitsa:
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Internal: Kaishora Guggulu, Guduchi, Manjistha, Sariva
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Anjana: Saindhavādi, Elaneer Kuzhambu
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References: CS Cikitsā 7, SS Cikitsā 13
6. Bietti’s Crystalline Dystrophy
Modern Explanation: Rare retinal disorder with crystal deposits leading to night blindness.
Signs & Symptoms:
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Nyctalopia
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Peripheral vision loss
Ayurvedic Correlate: Timira → Kāca → Linganāśa
Doṣa: Vāta + Majjā Dhātu kṣaya
Integrated Protocol:
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Panchakarma:
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Netra Tarpana: Mahātriphala Ghṛta
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Śirovasti with Ksheerabala Taila
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Nasya: Brahmi Taila
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Kayachikitsa:
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Internal: Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Kalyanaka Ghṛta
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Rasāyana: Medhya Rasāyanas (Vasantakusumākar Rasa)
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References: A.H. U.13; Bhāvaprakāśa
7. Blepharitis
Modern Explanation: Eyelid margin inflammation due to bacterial or meibomian dysfunction.
Signs & Symptoms:
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Itchy, swollen eyelids
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Crusting/scaling of lashes
Ayurvedic Correlate: Kaphaja Abhishyanda, Pakṣmaśāta
Doṣa: Kapha + Pitta
Integrated Protocol:
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Shalyatantra:
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Lekhana Karma with Triphala Churna paste (for debris)
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Panchakarma:
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Parisheka with Triphalādi Kaṣāya
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Anjana: Saindhavādi / Ropana Anjana
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Kayachikitsa:
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Internal: Kaishora Guggulu, Triphala Guggulu
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References: Su. U.18, A.H. U.15
8. Blepharospasm
Modern Explanation: Involuntary twitching/spasms of the eyelid.
Signs & Symptoms:
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Uncontrolled blinking
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Eye strain, fatigue
Ayurvedic Correlate: Aksi Spandana, Nimeṣa Bahutva
Doṣa: Vātaja Netra Roga
Integrated Protocol:
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Panchakarma:
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Śirodhārā: Brahmi Taila
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Abhyanga + Basti (Anuvasana with Ksheerabala Taila)
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Nasya: Shatbindu Taila
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Kayachikitsa:
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Internal: Brahmi Vati, Ashwagandha, Kalyanaka Ghṛta
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References: Su. U.18/33, A.H. U.13
This integrated document presents a disease-wise protocol combining Panchakarma therapies, internal medicine, surgical/para-surgical interventions (Shalyatantra), and Rasāyana support for sustained ocular health. Designed for clinical application and research enrichment.
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