Praklinna
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Mentioned in the context of eye diseases along with Apariklinna and Vatahatavartma.
Modern description
Eye disease along with Apariklinna and Vatahatavartma, not a medicinal formulation. It is similar to blepharitis.
Purpose
Mentioned in the context of eye diseases along with Apariklinna and Vatahatavartma. Management of Praklinna Vartma (Blepharitis).
Indications
- Vata disorders, emaciation, weakness, dryness, nerve pain, arthritis (osteoarthritis specifically), promoting strength and nourishment, promoting tissue building.
- Eye diseases specifically related to eyelids
Classical indications
- Praklinna Vartma
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Pushtida
Key ingredients
- While a precise 'Praklinna' formulation isn't explicitly detailed with that name in the primary classical texts
- the term 'Praklinna' suggests a softening
- emollient
- or lubricating quality. Formulations with similar intentions often involve oily/unctuous substances. A likely composition would include
- mixed with herbs like Shatavari
- Bala
- or Ashwagandha. The specific proportions would depend on the target dosha imbalance but a basic approach would be roughly 1 part herbal paste to 4 parts sesame oil.
Adult dose
5-15 ml (1-3 teaspoons) once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
Not applicable
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials.
- Drying and pulverization of the ingredients.
- Mixing the ingredients in specified proportions.
- Processing as per classical guidelines (e.g., preparing a decoction, paste, or medicated oil).
- Quality control checks.
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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