Jaloukavacharana in the Management of Kumbhika (Recurrent Chalazion) – A Single Case Study
Kumbhika is recurrent localized swelling in the eyelid. This condition can be clinically analyzed with the features of Chalazion. It refers to chronic non-infective granulomatous inflammation of Meibomian glands in the upper or lower eyelids and is one of the most common eyelid diseases affecting individuals of all age groups. Kumbhika is a Sarakta Sannipataja Lekhana Sadhya Vyadhi, mentioned by Acharya Sushruta and Acharya Vagbhata. Commentator of Astanga Sangraha, Acharya Indu, added Vidarana and Visravana as treatment modalities. Jaloukavacharana is a treatment prescribed for Rakta Visravana for Pittaja and Raktaja disorders. In this regard, this article aims to put forth a case of a 47year old male patient with signs and symptoms of Kumbhika (Recurrent Chalazion) treated by Jaloukavacharana in the Shalakya Tantra OPD. How to cite this article: Abhilash K N, Naveen B S, Kumari B G, Viswam A, Krishnan N, Naik L M, Sneha P K, Swathi. Jaloukavacharana in the Management of Kumbhika (Recurrent Chalazion) – A Single Case Study. J Adv Res Ayur Yoga Unani Sidd Homeo. 2025;12(1&2): 33-38. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2394.6547.202511
Authors
- K Abhilash
Institutions
- Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital (IN)
- Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College and Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Advanced Research in Ayurveda Yoga Unani Sidhha & Homeopathy
- Published
- 2025-06-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.24321/2394.6547.202511
- Primary Topic
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00