Abstract

ROLE OF PADABHYANGA IN NETRA ROGA: A REVIEW STUDY

Vd. Ashwini U. Pande*, Vd. Sharad O. Lokhande, Vd. Arun U. Bhatkar, Vd. Madhuri T. Solanke

Abstract

The Aim of Ayurveda is “Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam Aturasya Vikar Prashamanam”. To maintain Swastha or to fulfil the aim; Ayurveda has mentioned Dinacharya, Rutucharya etc. Pada Abhyanga i.e. Foot massage, is one of the parts of Dinacharya. Due to changing life-style and excessive use of computer, TV, mobile screen worsens visual acuity and produces various Netra roga. And for this people use mostly modern medicine. But in Ayurveda with the help of Pada Abhyanga; Drushtiprasadana effect occurs because of which various Netra Roga can be treated. Padabhyanga has also been considered one among Chakshushya varga. Here an attempt has been made to compile the information and benefits of Padabhyanga.

Keywords: Padabhyanga, Foot massage, Dinacharya, Ayurveda.