Abstract

EXPLORING AYURVEDIC FORMULATIONS FOR OCULAR HEALTH: A REVIEW OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH

Dr. Mayurkumar Kanubhai Patel* and Dr. Hetal Patel

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda's traditional eye care, Netra Roga Chikitsa, is gaining interest as a complementary therapy. This review evaluates traditionaluses and scientific evidence for key Ayurvedic ocular formulations:Triphala, Saptamrut Lauha, Yashtimadhu, Jivanti, and Daruharidra. Acomprehensive literature search was conducted across scientificdatabases and traditional Ayurvedic texts, including in-vitro, animal,and human clinical studies. These formulations demonstrate significantantioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and nutritive actions onthe eyes. Triphala and Yashtimadhu show strong evidence for dry eyesand strain, Saptamrut Lauha for myopia-related symptoms,Daruharidra for infections and inflammation, and Jivanti for generalnourishment. Traditional Ayurvedic eye knowledge is increasinglysupported by modern science. While promising, further rigorousclinical trials are crucial to fully establish their efficacy andmechanisms for integration into ophthalmic care.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Ocular Health, Netra Roga, Herbal Medicine.