Extract Of Cassia Tora (Prapunnada Rasa Anjana)
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Used as an ingredient along with Venu Nirlekhana (bamboo scrapings) in the treatment of Vrana (wounds).
Modern description
Extract of Cassia tora (Prapunnada) used as a collyrium (Anjana) and as an ingredient in Vrana (wound) healing formulations.
Purpose
Used as an ingredient along with Venu Nirlekhana (bamboo scrapings) in the treatment of Vrana (wounds).
Indications
- Eye disorders such as itching, watering, conjunctivitis, early stages of cataract, pterygium, and other inflammatory conditions of the eye. It is also used to improve vision.
- Vrana (wounds)
Classical indications
- Netra Rogadhikara (eye diseases)
Karma
- Chakshushya (beneficial for eyes)
- Vatahara
- Kaphahara
- Vranahara (wound healing)
- Lekhana (scraping)
Key ingredients
- Anjana Shila
- Prapunnada leaf juice
- Rasa Sindura
Adult dose
A small amount is applied as Anjana (collyrium) to the inner surface of the eyelids.
Pediatric dose
Use with caution in children; consult an Ayurvedic practitioner.
Preparation steps
- Collect fresh Prapunnada (Cassia tora) leaves.
- Wash the leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt or impurities.
- Extract the juice from the leaves using a traditional method (e.g., grinding and squeezing).
- Filter the juice through a clean cloth to remove any solid particles.
- Mix the juice with other ingredients as per the classical formulation.
- Sterilize the final product before use as Anjana.
Safety contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
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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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