Abstract of published research articles in Ayurveda
AYU Vol. 30 Issue No. 4 (Oct-Dec 2009)
Id.No.30407
Role ofManahshiladi Anjana
and Jeevantyadi Ghrita on Linganasha - Cataract
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ManjushaRajagopala
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Kulwant Singh***H.
J. Mankodi
****Narayan
Bavalatti
Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and
Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar
Abstract:
Cataract - Linganasha is defined as loss of transparency of lens
developing as a result of altered physiological process within
its substance. The disease Linganasha is mainly due to vitiation
of Kapha Dosha. According to the 1992 the status report
of DGHS, Govt. of India, Cataract alone is responsible for 81%
cases of blindness. While the problem of blindness is global,
its magnitude is much higher in India. Of the estimated 45
million, India alone has 12 million blind people.In this study patients were selected from the O.P.D. and
I.P.D. of Shalya - Shalakya dept and randomly divided into three
groups i.e. inGroup-A
Manahshiladi Anjana (Local application), Group-B
Jeevantyadi Ghrita (Internal use) and in Group - C Rasanjana
Netra Bindu and Godanti Cap. 500 mg. (Control group) were
administered for 6 months. In this study total 195 patients were
registered and 99 patients completed the course of treatment.
Maximum relief was observed on Polyopia / Diplopia in Group A
and B, whereas increase in the clinical features was found in
Group C.
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Reader, Dept. of Shalakya. Email
: bhatrajma@yahoo.com**Formerly
Professor & Head, Dept. of Shalakya ***
Formerly Professor, Dept. of Shalakya. ****
Ph.D. Scholar, Dept. of Shalakya
