Correspondence Address:
Dr. Vaidehi Zaware. MD scholar Department of shalakyatantra Dr.D.Y Patil Ayurved college and research centre. Pimpri , Pune, Maharashtra. Email id vaidehizaware30@gmail.com
Date of Acceptance: 2022-01-18
Date of Publication:2022-02-10
Article-ID:IJIM_141_02_22 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nil
Conflict of Interest: Nil
How To Cite This Article: Zaware V, Shiralkar V, Jagtap P. Concept Of Chakshusya Dravaya And Its Action On Chakshu (Eye). Int J Ind Med 2022;3(1):73-78
The human eye is one of the most important and highly differentiated end organs which is mainly responsible for sense of sight. In Ayurveda the Shalakya Tantra is an important branch dealing with the diseases situated above the clavicle related with the disorders of eye, Ear, Nose and upper etc. In Ayurveda Chakshushya Dravyas used as a rejuvenating medicine that nourishes the damaged and weakened retinal tissue. Numerous Chakshushya Dravyas are described in Ayurvedic literature. Chakshushya Dravya can be described in two ways. one is Chakshu-hitakara i.e. advantageous for eyes and other one Chakshu-rogahara i.e. used for Chikitsa of eye disorders. Chakshushya drugs possess the special affinity to visual apparatus resulting in vision promotion, helps in bringing homeostasis in the eye, rejuvenates the eye structurally and functionally and thus protecting the eye from easily getting aggrieved by any disease. These drugs are having anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, neuroprotective, healing, adaptability, and immunity enhancing properties.
Keywords: Chakshusya dravaya, Chakshu (Eye), Vision, Netra
