Abstract

A ROLL OF LANGHANA IN THE MANAGEMNT OF ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS (ABHISHYANDA): A SINGLE CASE STUDY

Dr. Hemangi B. Shukla*, Dr. Jayesh R. Katrodiya, Dr. Varsha B. Solanki, Dr. Hiral N. Khunt

Abstract

A 32 year old male patient was diagnosed as Allergic conjunctivitis in right eye since 3 month. Allergic conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva due to allergic or hypersensitivity reaction which may be immediate or delay. The conjunctiva is ten times more sensitive than the skin to allergens. In Ayurveda, Abhishyanda has a similar symptom of Allergic conjunctivitis which is one of the Sarvagata and Sadhya roga. It is very commonly seen in daily ophthalmic OPD. Acharya Charaka explains about six basic principles of Treatment, called as Shata Upakrama. Among them, first one is Langhana therapy. The word Langhana is derived from the word Laghu, which means light (opposite of heavy). According to Yogaratnakara Akshi roga cured with Langhana of 5 days. Langhana is the specific and most important part of treatment according to Ayurveda. With above reference, Langhana was selected for Samprapti Vighatana of this Allergic conjunctivitis along with internal medicine. Due to this treatment patient got complete relief from Allergic conjunctivitis and found excellent result which is discussed in case study.

Keywords: Allergic conjunctivitis, Abhishyanda, Langhana.