Concept of Preventive Ophthalmology in Ayurveda

Sahoo, Prasanta; Dash, Sanghamitra; Fiaz, Shamsa

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“…So, the treatment principles explained for Adhimantha can be applied to treat Glaucoma and are helpful to restore deteriorating vision. Also following the concept of Dinacharya and Ritucharya as per Ayurveda texts may prevent the progression of diseases 34 .Kriyakalpa procedures explained in Ayurveda are the boon to the modern ophthalmology which are tissue oriented and are helpful tool in Glaucoma drug research 35 .…”

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A Review on Concept of Glaucoma in Ayurveda and Its Management

Bhat¹,

Umale²,

Lahankar³

2018

Int. J. Res. Ayurveda Pharm.

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The entire world is looking at the other systems of medicine to tackle the situation and looking upon preventive ophthalmology for improving and maintaining vision. In such a scenario, a study on Glaucoma and its concept and management according to Ayurveda gains much importance. Ancient Indian traditional medicine is very rich and diverse. It is full of different formulations based on practical experiences. The concepts of Glaucoma, which have recently dawned are having striking similarities with those held in Adhimantha as per Ayurveda. Adhimantha is a dreadful disease with its cardinal feature as severe, excruciating pain in the eye associated with headache, progressive reduction in vision in short duration and severe congestion which can easily be correlated with the symptoms of Glaucoma. An objective of this review is to establish a certain terminology to the disease in modern science with references.

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A Review on Concept of Glaucoma in Ayurveda and Its Management

Bhat¹,

Umale²,

Lahankar³

2018

Int. J. Res. Ayurveda Pharm.

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“…Herbs having established traditional applications for treating a certain ailment are more likely to be included. [37] 2. Preclinical and clinical investigations that provide scientific proof of efficacy are crucial for establishing the medicinal efficacy of herbs.…”

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Phytomolecules to Improve Skin Health: A polyherbal Emulgel Formulation

Singh,

Srivastav

2023

J. Adv. Zool.

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Due to its ability to combine the advantages of several herbal extracts with emulsion-based delivery technologies, polyherbal emulgel compositions have attracted a lot of attention in the cosmetics sector. The creation and assessment of polyherbal emulgels for skincare applications are explored in this work. The effective blending of diverse herbal extracts to combat certain skin issues including acne, inflammation, and ageing is one of the key breakthroughs. The regulated and sustained release of active ingredients by the emulgels suggested possible long-lasting benefits and enhanced skin penetration. The sensory assessment of polyherbal emulgels indicated excellent consumer approval, making them potential candidates for commercialization. The study also emphasised the significance of standardization and quality control to guarantee dependable and consistent product performance. The research advances herbal emulgel compositions and their potential to provide individualized and successful skincare treatments.

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“…General healthcare, including the care of the eyes, was based on six basic principles in the ancient medical tradition. Greek physicians, such as Hippocrates, and physicians from other civilizations and schools were involved in its development [11]. These six core principles have been elaborated in medieval Persian medicine under the title of " Hefz al-Sehheh " (Maintenance of Health).…”

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The Effects of the Six Principles of Hygiene in Maintaining Health and Preventing Eye Diseases from the Perspective of Medieval Persian Medicine

Changizi–Ashtiyani,

Mansouri,

Asadi

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Background: The term “Hefz al-Sehheh” (Maintaining Health) in traditional Persian medicine has roots in six core principles and is based on the concept that maintaining health is prioritized over treatment. In this day and age of significant advancements in medical technology and therapeutics, less emphasis is being placed on maintaining health and preventing illness. This manuscript presents the viewpoints of prominent figures of medieval Persian medicine on maintaining eye health and preventing diseases. Methods: We reviewed the content of six medieval medical reference books written by six most prominent medieval Persian (Iranian) physicians and polymaths, i.e., Rhazes, Haly Abbas, Avicenna, Jorjani, Aghili Shirazi, and Al-Kahhal. Also, related articles were extracted from valid databases using keywords based on entry and exit criteria without time limits. Results: According to these prominent medieval Persian physicians and polymaths, exposure to extremely hot or cold weather or dusty air; chronic oversleeping or sleep deprivation; sleeping prone on a full stomach; excessive consumption of salty, spicy, sweet, or steamy food; and drinking cold, salted, carbonated water are harmful to eye health. They recommended purging the bowel with laxatives, eating easy-to-digest foods, practicing well-balanced exercise, and avoiding strenuous physical activity and rapid eye movements. Furthermore, they believed that the accumulation of waste products in the body is detrimental to eye health and that therapeutic bloodletting, leeching, rheuming, kohl, and catharsis with laxative drugs are highly effective for maintaining eye health. Moreover, they believed that a person's mental state, i.e., anger, sorrow, grief, joy, and happiness, would influence one's eye health. Conclusion: The emphasis of medieval, traditional Persian medicine on maintaining eye health deserves our attention, realization, and appreciation of the environmental and lifestyle factors that can affect our eyes and other organs' health and well-being.

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Concept of Preventive Ophthalmology in Ayurveda

Cited by 4 publications

References 1 publication

A Review on Concept of Glaucoma in Ayurveda and Its Management

A Review on Concept of Glaucoma in Ayurveda and Its Management

Phytomolecules to Improve Skin Health: A polyherbal Emulgel Formulation

The Effects of the Six Principles of Hygiene in Maintaining Health and Preventing Eye Diseases from the Perspective of Medieval Persian Medicine

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