Anjana (Anajana)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Beneficial in treating itching and swelling.
Modern description
An external application (paste) beneficial in treating itching and swelling, often mixed with Sura (wine).
Purpose
Beneficial in treating itching and swelling.
Indications
- Eye diseases, conjunctivitis, trachoma, blurring of vision, for promoting eye health and clarity, corneal ulcers (as an adjunct)
- Eye tiredness or heaviness
- Mild eye discharge or infection
- Exposure to smoke, dust, or pollution
Classical indications
- itching
- swelling
Karma
- Chakshushya (Beneficial for eyes)
- Varnya (Improves complexion)
- Ropana (Healing)
Key ingredients
- Sauviranjana - 1 part
- Karpura - 1/4 part
- Madhu - sufficient quantity for trituration
Adult dose
A small quantity, applied as a collyrium to the inner eyelids using a clean applicator (anjana shalaka).
Pediatric dose
External application, as needed (consult a practitioner)
Preparation steps
- Collect the necessary raw materials (herbs, minerals).
- Ensure quality of raw drugs through pharmacopoeial analysis.
- Clean, dry, and pulverize the ingredients individually.
- Combine the ingredients in specified proportions.
- If a paste is required, mix with a suitable liquid (e.g., honey, ghee, breast milk or Sura) to achieve desired consistency.
Safety contraindications
- Netraroga associated with Udavarta, Krodha, Bhay, Jwar, Shirorog, and sleep disturbances.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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