APPLICATION OF CHAKSHUSHYA DRAVYA IN ASHRUVAHA SROTAS: A REVIEW

Abstract

Among the Anukta srotas (less or not explained) Ashruvaha srotas (Lacrimal apparatus channels) is very less highlighted and the herbs that are used for treating ashruvaha sroto vikara (disorders of Lacrimal apparatus channels) specifically not mentioned. In this regard the Chakshushya (improves vision health) and netrya dravya (Beneficial for eyes). Mentioned in the Bhavaprakasha Nighantu can be effectively used in treating this Ashruvaha srotovikara (disorders of Lacrimal apparatus channels). Asruvaha srotas is compared with the lacrimal apparatus. In this article an effort is made to present the Chakshushya (improves vision health) and Netrya dravya (Beneficial for eyes). of Bhavaprakasha nighantu which can be used in the treatment of Ashruvaha srotovikara (disorders of Lacrimal apparatus channels).