Extract Of Cassia Tora (Prapunnada Rasa Anjana)
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.