Abstract

TREATMENT OF ARMA (PTERYGIUM) IN AYURVEDIC SANHITOKT LITERATURE

*Dr. Swapnil V. Chaudhari, Dr. Sandeep Kisan Nimase (Ms Shalakya) and Dr. Suvarna P. Golecha

ABSTRACT

Arma is very common ophthalmic ailment in temperate environment like India and asian countries. It has been described under Shuklagata sadhya vyadhi in Ayurvedic sanhita. It is a disease in which a wing like fold growth is gradually developing from either Kaneenika (Inner canthus) or Apangasandhi (outer canthus) towards the cornea. On the basis of signs and symptoms described by the modern medical science, the disease „Arma‟ can be correlated with conjunctival degenerations including „Pterygium‟ Arma is chedya sadhya having thin membrane and cured like colour, can be treated by Lekhana Anjanas. It is widely used to prevent the speedy growth of the membrane. Likewise, it is also highly beneficial after the surgical treatment for prevention of relapse after surgery.

Keywords: Sadhya vyadhi, arma, pterygium, kaneenika, anjana, shuklagat.