A Clinical Study To Assess The Efficacy Of Pippalyadya Anjana In Arma With Special Reference To Pterygium

Arma is one of the Shuklagata Rogas explained by Maharshi Sushruta and Vagbhata. Clinical features of Armaare Mamsa Vridhi originating from Kaninika Sandhi, Apang Sandhi or from both towards Drushtimandalacausing loss of vision. According to Ayurvedic classics we may stop growth of Arma i.e. Pterygium and canavoid considerable Astigmatism and Surgery. Pathologically it is a degenerative and hyperplastic condition ofconjunctiva. Pterygium has its similarities with Arma based on its site of manifestations, clinical presentationand surgical method of management. In Ayurvedic classics various therapeutic procedures are explained whichare said to improve the health of the eyes .Kriyakalpa is one of the special methods of drug administrationlocally into the eyes. Kriyakalpa includes Tarpan, Putpak, Aschyotana, Seka and Anjana. Lekkhan Anjana isthe treatment mentioned in Ayurvedic classics for Arma which is in early stage and thin membrane.The methodof application of of Anjana is very easy so patient can perform on its own.