Nilanyanavan
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Treatment for Savrana Shukra and Shleshmabhisyanda.
Modern description
An alkaline eye application used for treating Kapha-related eye conditions like conjunctivitis and corneal opacities.
Purpose
Treatment for Savrana Shukra and Shleshmabhisyanda.
Indications
- Indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, liver disorders (mild), cough due to Kapha imbalance.
- Savrana Shukra (ulcerative corneal opacity)
- Shleshmabhisyanda (conjunctivitis caused by Kapha)
Classical indications
- Shukra (eye disease)
- Shleshmabhisyanda (conjunctivitis caused by Kapha)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Rochana (improves taste)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka (balances Vata and Kapha doshas)
- Yakrit Uttejaka (liver stimulant)
Key ingredients
- Based on available information
- 'Nilanyanavan' most likely refers to Nili-Amla-Yavani combination. The ingredients are
- Amla fresh juice extract
- Yavani seed powder. Specific quantities are not standardized across all references
- but an equal part ratio is a common starting point.
Adult dose
3-6 grams of powder, or equivalent liquid extract, once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
As directed by the physician
Preparation steps
- The ingredients are finely powdered and mixed together.
- The mixture is then triturated with water or honey to form a paste.
- This paste is then used as Anjana (collyrium).
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in acute inflammatory conditions of the eye unless specifically indicated.
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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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