Abstract

A REVIEW ARTICLE ON BIDALAKA (NETRA KRIYAKALPA)

Aanchal Purohit* and D. B. Vaghela

Abstract

Kriya Kalpa are the topical ocoular therapeutics indicated in various Netra Roga which has several advantages over oral administration of medicines as it provides more time for bioavailability. Acharya Sushruta has mentioned 76 eye diseases out of which treatable dieases are treated with systemic as well as local treatment. Bidalaka is a procedure where the medicated herbal paste applied over the eye lids leaving eye lashes for a prescribed time in a prescribed thickness. Aims and objective: To review Bidlaka karma mention in different classics. Material and methods: The conceptual study is focused on Bidalaka described in different classics and commentary. Conclusion: Bidalaka is one of the important Kriya Kalpa explained in Ayurvedic texts, having a vivid utility in many Netra Roga. It gives tremendous results in acute stage of disease.

Keywords: Kriya Kalpa, Netra Roga, Topical Ocoular Therapeutics, Bidalaka.