ROLE OF KRIYAKALPA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF EYE DISEASES

Abstract

          Shalakya tantra is one of the branch of Ayurveda, which associates with conditions of eye, ear, nose throat and mouth and also called that disorder related to the Urdhvajatru i.e. above clavicle region .Ayurvedic Acharya has stated that the eye is one of the most important organ amongst all: “Sarvendriyanam Nayam Pradhanam” in the Samhita . It is most importance to maintain the health of the eyes and cure diseases in an effective manner. Acharya have mentioned detailed local therapeutic procedures to administer and cure urdhvajatrugata diseases in simple and effective methods. Acharya Sushruta termed them as Kriyakalpa . Kriyakalpa is the procedures in which medications/ medicated drugs are applied in or around the eyeball.  It is very necessary to keep the eyes healthy in their normal state. in this article we will expound various Kriyakalpa and various formulations mentioned in Ayurveda.