A CLINICAL STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF SHIGRUADI ANJANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PRAKLINNA VARTMA W.S.R. TO BLEPHARITIS

Praklinna Vartma, a common eyelid disorder described in Ayurveda, closely correlates with Blepharitis in modern medicine. Blepharitis is characterized by inflammation of the eyelid margin, associated with irritation, itching, discharge, and scaling. Despite advances, conventional therapies offer incomplete remission and frequent recurrences. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Shigruadi Anjana (an Ayurvedic eye ointment prepared with Shigru, Daruharidra, Nimba, Madhu, and Saindhava) in the management of Praklinna Vartma. A total of 37 patients (74 eyes) were registered, out of which 32 patients (64 eyes) completed the study. Patients were randomly allocated into two groups: Group A received Shigruadi Anjana, and Group B received a standard ointment containing Chloramphenicol 1% and Hydrocortisone acetate 0.5%. Treatment was administered for 15 days with follow-up on the 7th, 15th and 7days after completion of trial. Clinical assessment was based on improvement in signs and symptoms using a scoring system. Results showed statistically significant relief in itching, lid oedema, scaling, and discharge in Group A, with effects comparable to the control group. The study concludes that Shigruadi Anjana is safe, effective, economical, and a promising alternative in the management of Praklinna Vartma (Blepharitis).