AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF NASYA AND TARPANA ON SHUSHKAKSHIPAKA - A CASE STUDY

Dr. Atul Sitaram Hubale*, Dr. Kalyani Sitaram Hubale, Dr. Amit Chhagan Firke, Dr. Sayali Sudhir Waghulde and Dr. Abhijit Ashok Ghadge

ABSTRACT

Dry eye occurs due to a persistent lack of adequate lubrication and moisture on the eye's surface, leading to tear film instability. The International Dry Eye Workshop (DEWS) defines dry eye as a multifactorial condition affecting the tears and ocular surface, causing symptoms such as discomfort, visual disturbances, and tear film instability, potentially harming the ocular surface. Shushkakshi-paka, categorized under Sarvagata Netra Rogas (diseases affecting the entire eye), can be symptomatically associated with dry eye. This is a case study of Shushkakshipaka (Dry Eye), treated with Ayurvedic methods. Materials & Methods: A 22-year-old male patient fully conscious normal oriented visited the Shalakya Tantra OPD at Yashwant Ayurvedic Hospital, PPAMC, Khutalwadi, Kolhapur on 20-02-2018. He reported burning, itching, and dryness in both eyes for two months. The patient was diagnosed with Dry Eye, with no significant past medical history. Treatment involved Deepana Pachana, Kosthashodhana, three sessions of Nasya using Anu Taila, and three sessions of Tarpana with Jivantyadi Ghrita. Additionally, Snehapana with Jivantyadi Ghrita was administered orally. Results: By the end of the treatment, improvements were noted in the patient's symptoms, including reduced burning, itching, and dryness. Schirmer’s test, tear film breakup time, and fluorescein staining also showed positive changes.

Keywords: Shushkakshipaka, Dry Eye, Ayurvedic Management, Nasya, Tarpana.