Presence of vit a

Manju Prasad M K

4th BAMS

Govt Ayurveda Medical College

Mysuru

Under the guidance of:

Dr. Shantala Priyadarshini

Dept of SHALAKYA

GAMC Mysuru

Dravya which work on Chakshurendriya are CHAKSHUSHYA DRAVYAS .

Visual improvement

HELPS in visual tone

overall development of eye

Nethra dravyas work as Eye tonic by preventing diseases of eye .

A group of antioxidant compound that play an important role in vision .

Helps the surface of eyes , mucous membrane & skin by acting as Effective barrier for Pathogens thus reducing the risk of Eye infection .

BENEFITS :

• Effective for treatment of Dry eyes

• Effective in treatment of Specific eye diseases.

a/c to Yoga ratnakara :

Gritha Jeevanthi

Ksheera Matyakshi

Saindava Punarnava

Madhu Meghananda

Snake guard

Masha

Triphala

Lodra

a/c Vagbhata acharya :

Gritha

Ksheera

Triphala

Daadima

Drakshi

Amalaki

Meat of birds.

a/c Acharya Susrutha :

• Puurana Gritha

• Triphala

• Asparagus

• Barley

• Snake guard

• Raddish

•

• Small brinzal

• Bitter guard

• Lead of shigru

a/c to Bhava Prakasha :

Gritha

Navaneetha

Ksheera

Madhu

Kataka fruit

Sarsapa

Pineapple

Sour mango

Mudga

Chandana

Jathi taila

Bannana

a/c to sharangadhara and Raja nigantu

o Triphala

o Gritha

o Buffolo urine

o Intake of minerals

o Prapundarika

Gritha :

Vit –A : 3069 IU / 100gm

Vit - E : 15.7mg

Ksheera :

vit A : Thiamin

vit D : Riboflavin

TRIPHALA :

• Rich in ANTI OXIDANT property

• They maintain the strength & integrty of SCLERAL Structures

• Triphala contains flavonoids which inhibits Angiogenesis by regulation , expression of VEGE – vascular endothelial growth factor

Shigru :

Vit -E usefull

Beta carotene in

tanin VISION

Carpic acid

linolex

SAINDAVA LAVANA :

vit A : absent

Best salt due to its chakshushya property.

Before the advent of Tear Supplements , 6% of NaCl (hypertonic saline) was used for irrigation in DRY EYES.

Action :Due to its Hypertonic & hyperosmolarproperty.

It entraps Water & maintains normal hydration of CORNEAL Surface

Yastimadhu :

• Jeevaniya property - helps to maintain integrity of occular structures.

• Also contains Flavonoids - anti oxidant

• Also contains terpenoid glycrichizen which has strong Anti spasmodic action , acts on Ciliary muscles inhibition 0f progress of Myopia.

Carrot :

rich in Biotin , vit k , vit B6 , vit C , vit B

Rich in beta Caroten & Vit A

CARROTS ½ cup Vit A

Fresh , raw 2050 IU

Boiled , raw 1790IU

LODHRA :

contains triterpenes like Betulin , flavanids , tanin which strengthens the capillaries & provides adequte nutrition to EYES.

GRAPES :

Total carotenoid : 119mcg

Beta carotene : 706mcg

Vit – A : 66IU

Pome granate : vit A = 0 IU

Asparagus : vit A = 905 IU

Barley : Vit A = 11 IU

Snake guard : Vit A = 9.8 IU

Mango : Vit A = 765 IU

Bitter guard : Vit A = 471 IU

Brinzal : Vit A = 37 IU

Bannana : Vit A= 64 IU

DRAVYAS VIT A

Ghritha Vit A = 3069 IU

Asparagus vit A = 905 IU

Barley Vit A = 11 IU

Snake guard Vit A = 9.8 IU

Mango Vit A = 765 IU

Bitter guard Vit A = 471 IU

Brinjal Vit A = 37 IU

Bannana Vit A= 64 IU

Carrots Vit A = 2050 IU

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• Herbal drugs in opthalmology

• International journal of Medicinal plants & natural products.