Abstract

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF PARISHEKA: LOCAL TREATMENT METHODOLOGIES IN SHALAKYATANTRA

*Dr. Mohini M. Gaikwad, Dr. Virkar Chandana, Dr. Darunde Sandeep and Dr. Khole Shradhha

Abstract

Local treatment methodologies in shalakyatanra refers to the Kriyakalpa, where kriya means unique therapeutic method and Kalpa means medicinal formulation such as Swaras, Kwatha, Kalka used in the treatment. Among the various contributions of Ayurveda, Netra kriyakalpa Parisheka(closed eye irrigation) holds the specific status in special local treatment done for eye disorders. Parisheka is pouring medicated solution in the form of the thin stream on closed eye. Parisheka is exclusive ayurvedic treatment with least complications as it is used externally. Parisheka is applied according to condition of d osha, then it can even cure the balwan dosha. The importance of sekalocal ocular therapeutic and its measures in eye care is immense in to the present day in any inflammatory conditions due to its vast advantages, cost effective, avaibility of the drugs and procedure. Here Attempt has been made to review the detailed explanation of Parisheka such as its variants, indication, clinical applications, some of the indication and preparation used for seka, the main procedure, paschatkarma as mentioned in Samhitas.

Keywords: Irrigation, Kriyakalpa, Parisheka, Seka.