AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY: EXPLORING THE ROLE OF RASAYANA THERAPY AND LOCAL TREATMENTS LIKE ASCHYOTANA AND ANJANA
Dr. Pallavi Gulabsing Chavan*, Dr. Ramesh B. Jadhav and Dr. Indrajeet S. Gadge
ABSTRACT
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a progressive microvascular complication of diabetes, significantly impacting vision and quality of life. In Ayurveda, DR can be correlated with Madhumeha upadrava leading to Drishtigata roga (eye diseases). Rasayana therapy and local applications like aschyotana (eye drops) and anjana (collyrium) play pivotal roles in addressing the pathology. This article explores the Ayurvedic understanding of DR, discusses evidence-based efficacy of Rasayana herbs, and elucidates the clinical applications of local treatments for vision preservation and systemic health.
Keywords: Diabetic Retinopathy, Rasayana, Aschyotana, Anjana, Ayurveda, Drishtigata roga.
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