ETIOPATHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATION OF NIDAN PACHAKA IN NETRA ROGA AND THEIR MANAGEMENT THROUGH SHALAKA APPROACHES

Dr. Pratik Pandurang Gaikwad* and Dr. Swapnil Pandharinath Gunjal

ABSTRACT

Eye is the very crucial and sensitive organ of body, responsible for vision and perception. In Ayurvedic concepts, the three Doshas are held to be the cause of the body's normal functioning. If these become vitiated due to different causative factors (Nidanas), they can give rise to diseases, including those of the eyes. Different Nidanas have been mentioned in classical texts, describing the pathogenesis of ocular disorders. Ayurvedic treatment regimens for eye diseases are very precise, dictated by the sensitive nature of the eye. Both Ayurveda and contemporary medical sciences have advocated several interventions to maintain the eyes' health, such as herbal compounds, specialized devices, therapeutic techniques, and physical exercises to enhance or maintain vision. The assessment of causative factors which are responsible for Netra roga is very important to plan correct treatment strategy. The avoidance of such factors also helps to prevent Netra roga. Shalakya Tantra provides a variety of Ayurvedic therapies for eye health which includes Anjana, Netra Tarpana, Ashchotana, Pindi, Vidalaka, Nasya Karma, Avagunthana, Shiropichu and Shirodhara, etc.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Netra roga, Shalakya Tantra, Nidanas, Doshas.