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Al-Basar International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2018
The xerosis of the conjunctiva is a symptomatic condition in which the conjunctiva becomes dry, l... more The xerosis of the conjunctiva is a symptomatic condition in which the conjunctiva becomes dry, lusterless, and nonwettable. These patches almost always involve the interpalpebral area of the temporal quadrants and often nasal quadrants as well. Typical xerosis may be associated with conjunctival thickening, wrinkling, and pigmentation. Xerosis is correlated with Shuktika as the per Ayurvedic reference. In this disease, a small elevated blackish spot resembling shell appears in Shukla mandala. There are various noninvasive as well as safe treatment modalities mentioned in Ayurvedic classics for the treatment of Shuktika. Gambhari, Amalaki, and Haritaki Aschyotana are some of the medicines mentioned in Sushruta Samhita in the management of Shuktika. Hence, an attempt has been made in this regard to review the role of these drugs, i.e. topical instillation of Gambhari, Amalaki, and Haritaki eye drops in Shuktika. Ashchyotana is one among the seven Netra kriya kalpa. Gambhari, Amalaki,...
Al-Basar International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2018
The xerosis of the conjunctiva is a symptomatic condition in which the conjunctiva becomes dry, l... more The xerosis of the conjunctiva is a symptomatic condition in which the conjunctiva becomes dry, lusterless, and nonwettable. These patches almost always involve the interpalpebral area of the temporal quadrants and often nasal quadrants as well. Typical xerosis may be associated with conjunctival thickening, wrinkling, and pigmentation. Xerosis is correlated with Shuktika as the per Ayurvedic reference. In this disease, a small elevated blackish spot resembling shell appears in Shukla mandala. There are various noninvasive as well as safe treatment modalities mentioned in Ayurvedic classics for the treatment of Shuktika. Gambhari, Amalaki, and Haritaki Aschyotana are some of the medicines mentioned in Sushruta Samhita in the management of Shuktika. Hence, an attempt has been made in this regard to review the role of these drugs, i.e. topical instillation of Gambhari, Amalaki, and Haritaki eye drops in Shuktika. Ashchyotana is one among the seven Netra kriya kalpa. Gambhari, Amalaki,...