Patalityadi (Patalitayadi)
Ointment (Anjana) for Raktabhishyanda.
Modern description
Patalityadi is an ointment (Anjana) used for Raktabhishyanda, an eye condition involving bloodshot eyes. It is traditionally used to reduce inflammation and alleviate Vata-related eye disorders.
Purpose
Ointment (Anjana) for Raktabhishyanda.
Indications
- Raktabhishyanda (bloodshot eyes)
- Burning sensation in eyes
- Inflammatory conditions of the eyes
- Vata disorders affecting the eyes
Classical indications
- Raktabhishyanda
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Dahahara
- Shothahara
- Raktabhishyandahara
Key ingredients
- Patali
- Bala
- Bilva
- Gambhari
- Shalaparni
- Prishnaparni
- Gokshura
- Brihati
- Kantakari
- Agnimantha
- reduced to 4 parts.
Adult dose
Not applicable (topical)
Pediatric dose
As directed by physician, applied to the eyes
Preparation steps
- Collect the specified herbs.
- Clean and dry the herbs thoroughly.
- Prepare a fine powder of each herb.
- Mix all the herbal powders in the specified proportions.
- Wash ghee multiple times.
- Incorporate the herbal mixture into the washed ghee.
- Heat the mixture gently until well combined.
- Allow it to cool and store in a clean, airtight container.
Toxic ingredients
- Unpurified Doshas
Safety contraindications
- Unpurified Doshas, open wounds in the eyes