Abstract of published research articles in Ayurveda
AYU Vol. 30 Issue No. 2 (April-June 2009)
Id.No.30318
A Clinical
Study on the Efficacy of Phalatrikadi Ghrita (Tarpana and
Orally) on Timira - Presbyopia
*Dinesh Singh Gaur**Ruchi
Gupta***Manjusha
Rajagopala ***Piyush
D. Matalia
Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda,
Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.
Abstract:
The diseases of the eye are much more important than any other
physical disability since the loss of vision completely disables
the patient. The most disastrous result of ocular disease is
blindness. Of all the ocular diseases, Timira is
considered to be the most important one, causing difficulty in
vision. A good deal of care is required to be exercised in
carrying out its proper diagnosis and treatment. It has been
observed that the person who indulged in more near work e.g.
working on computer monitor, tailoring work, embroidery work,
working on microscope and other professionals requiring fine
work develop Presbyopia at an early age. Due to all these
factors Presbyopia is increasing day by day. The disease
Timira - Presbyopia is Vata predominant
Tridoshaja condition described under drishtigata rogas
by various acharyas. The study was done on 37 patients
of Timira- Presbyopia. Phalatrikadi ghrita was
given in Group A Orally and Phalatrikadi ghrita was used in
Group B as Tarpana & Orally. After enrollment of the patients in
the study, cardinal symptoms of Timira - Presbyopia
such as samipastha avyakta darshana, vihwala
darshana, netrayasa and shirobhitapa etc.
were studied before and after the treatment. Amongst the
registered patients, 30 patients completed the course of the
treatment. Comparatively more relief in signs and symptoms was
found in combined group.
Key words: Timira,Presbyopia, Phalatrikadi ghrita and
Samipastha avyakta darshana.
