Abstract

GENERAL APPROACHES OF NETRA KRIYA SHARIRA AS PER ANCIENT AYURVEDA

*Dr. Tarak Bhagora

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Abstract

Shalakya Tantra is one among eight branches of Ayurveda. It is composed of two words- Shalakya and Tantra. Shalaka is primary instrument in surgical procedure and Tantra is well classified system of ayurved medical knowledge. This stream deals with urdhawajatrugata region means organ located above Griva Mulam like Netra, karna, Nasa, mukha, Danta, Talu, Shira, etc. Shalakya tantra contains various chikitsa like Netra Chikitsa, karna Chikitsa, Nasa Chikitsa, mukha Chikitsa, Danta Chikitsa, Talu Chikitsa, Shira Chikitsa and etc,. According to modern shalakya tantra deals with major ophthalmic problem Timira (refractive error), linganasha(catract) evaluation, Abhishyand (Conjunctivitis), Adhimantha (Glaucoma), ENT diseases, Oro-Dental issues. Various surgical, para- surgical and drug based treatment described under the title of Shalakya Tantra. Present article described general approaches of netra kriya sharira as per ancient ayurveda

Keywords: Shalakya Tantra, Ayurveda, Urdhvajatrugata, Netra Kriya.