CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF KRIYAKALPA IN SHALAKYA TANTRA

Volume 20 No 9 (2022)

Dr. Vivek Harne, Dr. Pallavi Jagtap, Dr. Mayur Shrilakar, Dr. Santosh Rahinj, Dr. Anand Kale

DOI: 10.14704/nq.2022.20.9.NQ44776

Abstract

Ayurvedic system of medicine not only deals with treating the diseases but also aims to prevention of the disease. Ayurveda is the science which mentioned various principles for the prevention as well as treatment for various diseases. ‘Prevention is better than cure’ is the basic concept of Ayurveda. Shalakya tantra is one of the eight disciplines mentioned in Ayurveda, which includes Shalakya tantra in which study of diseases related with Eyes, Nose, Ear etc Urdhavajatruagata Rogas are included. Acharya Sushruta and Acharya Vagbhata mentioned the various Kriyakalpas for the diseases of Netras. Kriyakalpas are the one of the specificity of Shalakya tantra. With this type of Chikitsa various Kriyakalpas are used for the various diseases in Ayurveda. For increasing strength of the eyes Tarpana, Putapaka, Seka etc Kriyas are useful. Daily use of Kriyakalpas are good for health of the eyes.

Keywords

Kriyakalpa, Ayurveda, Netraroga.

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