Abstract

Minakshi Patidar*

ABSTRACT

Shalakyatantra is part of Ayurveda which manages illnesses arranged above clavicle region. This branch of Ayurveda focuses primarily on providing therapeutic treatment for conditions affecting the eyes, nose and ears, etc. Ayurveda describes numerous Netra related diseases and their treatment since eye (Netra) is a vital sense organ of body. Raga, Shotha, Udirna vedana, Nisthoda, Garsha and Shoola, etc. are the typical manifestations of Netra Roga. Ayurveda described local ocular therapeutics for the management of Netra Roga, these local therapies categorizes as Netra Kriyakalpa in Ayurveda. Netra Kriyakalpa utilizes various procedures which include Tarpan, Putapaka, Aschotana, Seka, Anjana, Bidalaka and Pindi. These Ayurveda treatments offer vital efficiency in the treatment of Netra Roga. Kriyakalpa are used for the both purposes prevention and treatment of Netra Roga, Kriyakalpa are used to strengthen the eyes and improving vision. Kriyakalpa are topical treatments that can penetrate through the cornea thus offers local relief.