Integrative Ayurvedic and Modern Management of Eye Diseases with Panchakarma, Kayachikitsa, and Shalyatantra Protocols PART 3

Integrative Ayurvedic and Modern Management of Eye Diseases with Panchakarma, Kayachikitsa, and Shalyatantra Protocols PART 3


22. Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH)

Modern Explanation: Increased intracranial pressure without evident cause, affecting vision due to papilledema.

Signs & Symptoms:

  • Headache, transient visual loss

  • Double vision, papilledema

Ayurvedic Correlate: Shiroroga + Vātaja Netraroga + Adhimantha
Doṣa: Vāta-Kapha

Integrated Protocol:

  • Panchakarma:

    • Virechana, Śirovasti with Brahmi Taila

    • Nasya with Ksheerabala Taila

  • Kayachikitsa:

    • Internal: Dashamoola Kwātha, Saraswatarishta, Punarnavādi Maṇḍūra

  • Shalyatantra:

    • Jalaukavacharaṇa around eyes if papilledema is severe

References: A.H. U.13; Su. U.18


23. Low Vision

Modern Explanation: Vision loss not correctable by standard means but with residual usable vision.

Signs & Symptoms:

  • Blurred central or peripheral vision

  • Inability to perform tasks despite spectacles

Ayurvedic Correlate: Timira → Kāca → Linganāśa
Doṣa: Vāta + Pitta

Integrated Protocol:

  • Panchakarma:

    • Tarpana with Jeevantyādi Ghṛta

    • Śirodhārā with Brahmi Taila

  • Kayachikitsa:

    • Rasāyana: Saptamṛta Lauha, Amalaki Rasāyana

  • Supportive:

    • Eye Yoga, dietary modifications

References: A.H. U.13; CS Cikitsā 26


24. Macular Edema

Modern Explanation: Swelling of macula due to fluid accumulation in retinal layers

Signs & Symptoms:

  • Blurred or wavy central vision

  • Reduced visual acuity

Ayurvedic Correlate: Timira (Patalagata Netra Roga) + Abhishyanda
Doṣa: Pitta + Kapha

Integrated Protocol:

  • Panchakarma:

    • Virechana with Tikta Kaṣāya

    • Nasya with Triphalādi Ghṛta

  • Kayachikitsa:

    • Internal: Kaishora Guggulu, Chandanasava

  • Shalyatantra:

    • Raktamokṣaṇa if associated with retinal congestion

References: Su. U.6, A.H. U.13


25. Macular Hole

Modern Explanation: A break in the macula causing central vision loss

Signs & Symptoms:

  • Central vision blurring

  • Distorted or missing central field

Ayurvedic Correlate: Linganāśa due to Majjā Dhātu Kṣaya
Doṣa: Vāta

Integrated Protocol:

  • Panchakarma:

    • Śirovasti with Ashwagandhādi Taila

    • Netra Tarpana with Mahātriphala Ghṛta

  • Kayachikitsa:

    • Rasāyana: Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Kalyanaka Ghṛta

References: A.H. U.13, Bhāvaprakāśa


26. Macular Pucker

Modern Explanation: Scar tissue formation on macula distorting vision

Signs & Symptoms:

  • Blurred central vision

  • Wavy/distorted image perception

Ayurvedic Correlate: Timira with Sirāgranthi
Doṣa: Vāta + Kapha

Integrated Protocol:

  • Panchakarma:

    • Netra Tarpana with Jeevantyādi Ghṛta

    • Nasya with Anu Taila

  • Kayachikitsa:

    • Rasāyana: Saptamṛta Lauha, Amalaki

References: Su. U. 6, A.H. U.13


27. Nearsightedness (Myopia)

Modern Explanation: Distant objects appear blurred due to longer axial length of the eyeball

Signs & Symptoms:

  • Blurred distance vision

  • Headache, squinting

Ayurvedic Correlate: Timira (Patalagata)
Doṣa: Vāta

Integrated Protocol:

  • Panchakarma:

    • Netra Tarpana with Triphalādi Ghṛta

    • Nasya with Anu Taila

  • Kayachikitsa:

    • Internal: Saptamṛta Lauha, Triphala + Ghṛta

  • Eye Yoga:

    • Trāṭaka, Bhramari

References: Su. U.6, A.H. U.13


28. Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome (OHS)

Modern Explanation: Fungal infection causing retinal scars and possible vision loss

Signs & Symptoms:

  • Central vision loss

  • Retinal scars, hemorrhage

Ayurvedic Correlate: Abhishyanda (Vātaja–Pittaja–Krimija type)
Doṣa: Rakta + Pitta

Integrated Protocol:

  • Shalyatantra:

    • Jalaukavacharaṇa

  • Panchakarma:

    • Parisheka with Triphalādi + Daruharidrādi decoction

    • Anjana: Saindhavādi Anjana

  • Kayachikitsa:

    • Internal: Patolādi Kwātha, Nimba Churna, Kaishora Guggulu

References: Su. U.18, CS Cikitsā 8


29. Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

Modern Explanation: Inflammation of the conjunctiva due to allergy, infection or irritants

Signs & Symptoms:

  • Redness, itching, discharge

  • Gritty sensation

Ayurvedic Correlate: Netrābhishyanda (Sarvadoṣaja/ Kaphaja)
Doṣa: Kapha + Pitta

Integrated Protocol:

  • Panchakarma:

    • Parisheka with Triphalādi Kwātha

    • Anjana: Saindhavādi Anjana, Rasāñjana

  • Kayachikitsa:

    • Internal: Triphala Guggulu, Chandanasava

References: Su. U.18, A.H. U.15


30. Presbyopia

Modern Explanation: Age-related loss of accommodation affecting near vision

Signs & Symptoms:

  • Difficulty focusing on near objects

  • Eyestrain while reading

Ayurvedic Correlate: Jara Janya Timira
Doṣa: Vāta + Dhātu Kṣaya

Integrated Protocol:

  • Panchakarma:

    • Netra Tarpana with Mahātriphala Ghṛta

    • Śirodhārā with Bala Taila

  • Kayachikitsa:

    • Rasāyana: Chyavanaprāśa, Saptamṛta Lauha

    • Jeevantyādi Ghṛta, Brahmi Ghṛta

References: Su. U.6/25, A.H. U.13


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