Patalagata Timira and Majjakshaya: Ayurvedic Approach to ARMD
(Age-Related Macular Degeneration – ARMD)
1. Modern Explanation:
Macular Degeneration is a progressive eye condition affecting the macula — the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision. It is common in the elderly.
There are two types:
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Dry ARMD (atrophic – slow degeneration)
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Wet ARMD (neovascular – rapid loss due to abnormal blood vessels)
2. Signs and Symptoms:
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Blurred or distorted central vision
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Difficulty reading or recognizing faces
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Dark or empty areas in the center of vision
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Straight lines appearing wavy (metamorphopsia)
3. Ayurvedic Correlation:
🟢 Closely correlates with Patalagata Timira (3rd & 4th patala) progressing to Linganāśa
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Also associated with Vātaja Drishtigata Roga and Majjā-Kṣaya Janya Vyadhi
Retina & optic degeneration in Ayurveda is represented by Vāta aggravation affecting the Majjā Dhātu and Alochaka Pitta.
4. Doṣa–Duṣya–Samprāpti:
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Doṣa: Predominantly Vāta with involvement of Pitta
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Duṣya: Majjā Dhātu, Rakta, Rasa
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Samprāpti: Degeneration of macular tissue due to dhātu kṣaya → Timira/Linganāśa
5. Śloka Reference:
Suśruta Uttara Tantra 7/22:
"तत्र चतुर्थपटलगते दोषे तु लिङ्गनाशनं॥"
🔹 When doshas reach the 4th patala (optic/retinal level), complete blindness (linganāśa) is inevitable.
Ashtanga Hridaya Uttara 13/20:
"वातेन दृष्टेरबलत्वमन्धता..."
🔹 Vāta aggravation leads to weakening of vision and eventual blindness.
6. Ayurvedic Management:
🔹 Local Therapies:
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Tarpana: Jeevantyadi Ghrita / Triphaladi Ghrita
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Putapāka: To nourish inner eye tissues
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Anjana: Rasāyanīya like Chandrodaya Varti
🔹 Internal Medicines:
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Saptamrita Lauha – with Madhu and Ghrita
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Vasantakusumākara Rasa (if elderly/diabetic)
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Brahmi Vati or Yogendra Rasa – for Majjā support
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Triphala Ghrita – Rasayana for vision
🔹 Panchakarma:
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Nasya: Jeevantyadi Taila / Anu Taila
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Basti: Tikta-Ksheera Basti or Majjabasti (best for nerve/macula)
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Virechana: Gentle cleansing with Triphala or Drākshādi Lehyam
🔹 Rasayana Therapy:
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Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Guduchi, Amla
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Triphala Rasayana in ghee or decoction form
🔹 Pathya-Apathya:
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Include: Cow ghee, amla, green leafy vegetables, Triphala
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Avoid: Dry food, fasting, emotional stress, screen exposure, night awakening
🧠 Note: Ayurvedic treatment in early & dry ARMD slows degeneration. In wet ARMD, modern care like injections or laser may be needed, but Ayurveda supports recovery and slows progression.
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