REVEIW OF ANJANA AS PER AYURVEDIC CLASSICS

Authors

  • Padma N rguhs
  • Veerayya Hiremath
  • Shashikala K.D.
  • Gururaj N

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v10i1.472

Keywords:

Netra kriyakalpa, Anjana, Ophthalmic disorders

Abstract

 Eyes hold special status among all the sense organs because good vision is crucial for social and intellectual development of human beings, hence Ayurvedic classics have prescribed several preventive and curative measures for management of ophthalmic disorders. Among them, “Netra Kriyakalpa” is unique and effective in preventive and curative aspect of ophthalmology. Netra kriyakalpa which includes Tarpana, Putapaka, Seka, Aschotana, Anjana, Pindi and Bidalaka procedures are tissue targeted. The type of procedure is selected based on condition and severity of disease. Anjana is procedure of applying medicinal pastes/ powders to inner part of lower lid either from kaneenika sandhi ( inner canthus) to apanga sandi( outer canthus)or vice versa with anjana shalaka (applicator) .There are several Anjana kalpa depicted in classics which shows its prime importance among all kriyakalpa. Here sincere attempt is made to review regarding Anjana karma in detail as per Classics and compellation of anjana yogas from bruhatraya.

Author Biographies

Veerayya Hiremath

Professor & HOD, Dept. of Shalakya, SJGAMC, Koppala      

Shashikala K.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Shree Jagadguru Gavisiddeshwara Ayurveda Medical college, Koppal, Karnataka.

Gururaj N

Associate Professor, Department of Shalakya Tantra, Shree Jagadguru Gavisiddeshwara Ayurveda Medical college, Koppal, Karnataka, India.

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Published

2022-04-15

How to Cite

N, P., Hiremath, V. ., K.D., S., & N, G. (2022). REVEIW OF ANJANA AS PER AYURVEDIC CLASSICS. Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 10(1). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v10i1.472

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

Section

Review Article

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