A comprehensive understanding of Adhimantha w.s.r. to Glaucoma

  • Megha Post Graduate Scholar, Department of PG Studies in Shalakya Tantra, Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
  • Hamsaveni V Professor, Department of PG Studies in Shalakya Tantra, Sri Kalabyraveshwara Swamy Ayurvedic Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Adhimantha, Glaucoma, Netraroga

Abstract

Adhimantha is considered as Sarvagata Netraroga which is a dreadful disease and possess symptoms of Glaucoma as per modern science. Where there is excessive churning type of pain in the eyes along with the involvement of the particular dosha. The estimated prevalence of glaucoma cases in India is reported to be 11.9 million. The prevalence of glaucoma in India is not the same at every place varying prevalence among different populations and subgroups having rate of being 2.3-4.7%. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve. This damage is caused due to raised intra ocular pressure this is the leading cause for blindness globally. In present scenario concept of Adhimantha and its management according to Ayurveda and modern science gain much important. Hence this article describes Ayurveda and modern perspectives of Adhimantha along with its treatment modalities.

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Megha, & Hamsaveni V. (2022). A comprehensive understanding of Adhimantha w.s.r. to Glaucoma . Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 7(6), 127 - 140. Retrieved from https://jaims.in/jaims/article/view/1887
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