Abstract
Anjananamika is a Raktapradhana Vartmagata Sadhya Netra Vikara caused by the vitiation of Rakta and Mamsa of Vartma due to improper Ahara and Viharas.1 The Lakshanas of Anjannamika appears to be similar to that of Hordeolum externum, acute suppurative inflammation of the eyelash follicles and its associated glands of Zeis or Moll.2 It is a Raktapradhana Vyadhi along with the involvement of other Doshas, Pittahara and Doshahara treatment can be done. All the drugs in Mukkadi Bidalaka and Patoladi Kashaya Parisheka are Chakshushya and have Pitta Shamaka properties. The case selected in this study, patient has been suffering from pain, foreign body sensation, discomfort, congestion, mild watering and photophobia in the upper palpebral conjunctiva of the left eye. Mukkadi Bidalaka and Parisheka was administered twice a day for 5 days, with follow up of one week in Anjananamika. Here a sincere effort is made to evaluate the effect of Mukkadi Bidalaka and Patoladi Kashaya Parisheka. Clinical data collected in 5 days course shows complete relief from the symptoms.
Highlights
According to Acharya Sushruta, Anjananamika is a small abscess on the lid margin which is soft, moderately painful, copper red in color and characterized by burning and pricking sensations. [1] In addition to this, Acharya Vagbhatta mentioned Anjananamika situated in the middle or the end of the eye lids, and the shape and size of the Pitaka resemble green gram. [2] It can be compared to as External hordeolum or Stye or zeis gland cyst
History of present illness Patient was apparently normal before 4 days, due to his overtime work in the factory near fire more than 8 hours at night, led the patient to felt pain and irritation in the left eye associated with foreign body sensation, discomfort, mild watering and photophobia, later the patient noticed marked congestion in upper palpebral conjunctiva with mild swelling
After 5th day of assessments, variations in results were found on each symptom associated with Anjananamika
Summary
According to Acharya Sushruta, Anjananamika is a small abscess on the lid margin which is soft, moderately painful, copper red in color and characterized by burning and pricking sensations. [1] In addition to this, Acharya Vagbhatta mentioned Anjananamika situated in the middle or the end of the eye lids, and the shape and size of the Pitaka resemble green gram. [2] It can be compared to as External hordeolum or Stye or zeis gland cyst. [1] In addition to this, Acharya Vagbhatta mentioned Anjananamika situated in the middle or the end of the eye lids, and the shape and size of the Pitaka resemble green gram. [2] It can be compared to as External hordeolum or Stye or zeis gland cyst. The worldwide incidence of External hordeolum is unknown. Stye is more common in children and young adults (though no age is bar) and in patients with eye strain due to refractive errors or muscle imbalance. Constant rubbing of the eyes or fingering of the lids and nose, chronic blepharitis and diabetes mellitus are usually associated with recurrent Stye. The Ayurvedic intervention of Anjananamika includes Swedana (Hot compresses), Nishpeedana (If spontaneously burst open, it should be well pressed and rubbed), Bhedana (Puncturing of the Pitaka), Pratisarana
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