A conceptual study Of Manashiladi Rasakriyanjan In Kaphaj Timira With Special Reference To Senile Immature Cataract.

Abstract

Aacharya Vagbhata has mentioned that, in Kaphaja Timira a person sees objects as Snigdha and Shweta in color. He will perceive as if the objects are covered by Kunda, Kumuda or Shankha. Acharya Sushruta has specifically mentioned that rugna will be able to see only large objects and he will not be able to perceive smaller ones. He will feel as some heavy objects are covered in front of his eyes. He also stated that he may perceive objects as it is seen through water. This symptoms of kaphaja timira are more or less comparable with senile immature cataract. Anjana is one among the seven Netra Kalpas. The procedure of applying medicine into eye which produces clarity of vision is termed as Anjana. Manashiladi Rasakriyanjana is unique yoga which described in Sushrut Samhita administration of this drug may reduce the cataractous changes.