Comparative Clinical study of Triphala Ghrita Aschyotan and Alcaftadine (0.25%) eye drop in the management of Vataj Abhishyanada w.s.r. to Simple Allergic Conjunctivitis.
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https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v13i4.3026Keywords:
Vataj Abhishyanda, Simple Allergic Conjunctivitis, Triphala Ghrita, Aschyotana, Alcaftadine (0.25%) Eye dropsAbstract
Sushrutacharya has described the 76 types of eye diseases in his classical text ‘Sushrut Samhita’. One Chapter of eye diseases known as Sarvagata Roga which includes ‘Netraabhishyanda’. Vataja Abhishyanda is characterized by Nistodan (Pricking pain), Sangharsha (foreign body sensation), Shishirashruta (watery discharge), Alpa Shopha (mild chemosis), Vishushka Bhava (feeling of dryness), Parushya (dryness), and so on, which are very similar to most of the signs and symptoms of Simple Allergic Conjunctivitis. Based on the similarities of signs and symptoms, Vataja Abhishyanda can be co-related with Simple Allergic Conjunctivitis. Simple Allergic conjunctivitis is a common ophthalmic problem predominantly affecting the outdoor workers. The eyes are exposed to different environmental factors. The eye and eyelids are very common sites for allergic reactions. About 50% of conjunctivitis seen by primary physicians is allergic in nature. Triphala Ghrita Aschyotan is very effective in relieving the symptoms of Vataj Abhishyand w.s.r to Simple allergic conjunctivitis. Aim: To study the efficacy of Triphala Ghrita Aschyotan in Vataj Abhishyanda w.s.r to simple allergic conjunctivitis. Materials and Method: A total 60 patients of the age group 18-60 years presenting with signs and symptoms of Vataj Abhishyanda w.s.r to simple allergic conjunctivitis were selected randomly from OPD of the department of Shalakyatantra. The 30 patients of trial group were treated with Triphala Ghrita Aschyotana and 30 patients of control group were subjected to alcaftadine (0.25%) eye drop. Results: Triphala Ghrita Aschyotana is more effective as compared to alcaftadine eye drop . Trial drug provided more relief in most of the symptoms of Vataj Abhishyanda. Conclusion: Triphala Ghrita Aschyotan is an effective, safe and potent treatment of Vataj Abhishyanda w.s.r. to Simple allergic conjunctivitis.
Keywords: Vataj Abhishyanda, Simple Allergic Conjunctivitis, Triphala Ghrita, Aschyotana, Alcaftadine (0.25%) Eye drop.
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