Eye Drops (Aschyotana)
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Elimination of slight eye diseases
Modern description
Eye drops used for mild eye conditions, less potent than Seka (eye irrigation).
Purpose
Elimination of slight eye diseases
Indications
- Eye strain
- Dry eyes
- Early stages of cataract
- Conjunctivitis
- Corneal ulcers (after appropriate treatment)
- Itching
- Redness
- Burning sensations in the eyes
- Mild infections
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Excessive eye discharge
- Watery eyes
- Visual strain or pollution-related discomfort
Classical indications
- Slight eye diseases
Karma
- Chakshushya (Beneficial for eyes)
- Vatahara
- Kapha-Pittahara
- Rasayana
Key ingredients
- Triphala equal parts
- Rose water q.s.
Adult dose
2-3 drops in each eye
Pediatric dose
1 drop in each eye (with caution)
Preparation steps
- Collect the necessary herbs and ingredients as per the formulation.
- Wash the ingredients thoroughly with pure water.
- Prepare a decoction (kashaya) by simmering the ingredients in water until reduced to the desired concentration (usually 1/4 or 1/6).
- Filter the decoction 21 times using a sterile cloth with a minute pore diameter.
- Allow the decoction to cool to room temperature.
- If honey is part of the formulation, add it to the cooled decoction.
- Re-filter the preparation with a sterile fine cloth.
- Introduce every 10ml of the filtrate to sterile dropper bottles and label accordingly.
Safety contraindications
- Amavastha and Prabala Roga
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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