Abstract

ANJANA (CORRYLIUM): ANCIENT OCULAR DRUG MODALITY

Dr. Pratibha Upadhyay*

ABSTRACT

Among the many contributions of Ayurveda –“kriyakalpa,” has a very superior position as it is tissue targeted, fast acting, simple but innovative method of drug administration to various parts of eyes including the posterior segment also varied formulations to suit the anatomy, physiology and pathological status of all parts of the body and more importance is given to design eye medicaments. The eye being a very vital and sensitive part was of main focus while designing kriyakalpas – which include –seka and aschyotana(continuous pouring or instilling drops) application of super refined nano particle sized paste on eye lid or eye lid margin so on speak volumes about the ingenuity of this system of medicine. Tarpana, putapaka are usually lipid medicaments to enable easy, faster and far penetrating effect into the posterior segment of eyes. These kriyakalpas are not sophisticated drug delivery systems, but are deployed in novel methods to keep medications intact to specifically targeted parts of the eye through a medium that can control the therapy‟s administration and achieve marvelous results. Different types of Kriyakalpa, their indications and probable mode of action will be discussed in present review article.

Keywords: Kriyakalpa, Ocular pharmacology, drug administration, eyes.