A CLINICAL STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF RASANJANA (EXTRACT OF BERBERIS ARISTATA) EYE DROPS IN TREATMENT OF NETRA ABHISHYANDA (INFECTIVE CONJUNCTIVITIS)

Abstract

Abhishyanda or Netra-Abhishyanda is classified as the eye disease affecting all parts of the eye. The gravity of Abhishyanda is such that it is often said to be the cause of all eye disorders. Adhimantha a blinding eye disease has directly originates from Abhishyanda, if not treated properly or neglected. To avoid such complications Acharya Sushruta has stressed on the importance of immediate need of treatment in this disease. Acharya Sushruta has counted it under communicable diseases.