CONCEPT OF AMA AND NIRAMA IN NETRA ROGA AND ITS CHIKITSA PERTAINING TO KRIYAKALPA – A REVIEW

Chandana P.* and More Ravidas

ABSTRACT

Ama is considered as root cause of all diseases in the body. It has tremendous capacity to vitiate the Doshas and disturbing the homeostasis (Dhatusamya). The concept of Ama encompasses an almost whole spectrum of diseases mentioned in Ayurveda. The treatment depends upon the understanding of two conditions, Sama and Nirama avastha (stages). Any ocular disorder or condition can be classified as either Amavastha (with inflammatory signs) or Niramavastha (without inflammatory signs) based on its signs & symptoms there by dividing Kriyakalpas broadly into these two categories. In this present study an attempt is made to focus on the concept of ama and nirama in specific to netra roga and its chikitsa (treatment protocol).

Keywords: Dhatusatmaya, Amaavastha, Nirama Avastha, Kriyakalpa.