Blepharitis - Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment
Blepharitis is an inflammation of the outer part of the eyelids, where the eyelashes grow.
This usually occurs due to obstruction, inflammation and infection of the oil glands in the eyelids.
Symptoms include watering or red eyes; a burning sensation in the eyes; red, swollen and itching eyelids; crusting of the eyelashes; and later on, loss of eyelashes.
Bacterial infection, seborrheic dermatitis and obstructed oil glands in the eyelids are usually believed to be the cause of this condition.
Blepharitis is usually a chronic condition and does not respond satisfactorily to conventional treatment.
Ayurvedic treatment is very effective in treating this condition and preventing recurrence.
Medicines like Arogya-Vardhini, Panch-Tikta-Ghrut-Guggulu, Gandhak-Rasayan and Mahamanjishthadi-Qadha are used for prolonged periods to treat this condition.
Herbal medicines which can be used in this condition are: Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Daruharidra (Berberis aristata), Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), Saariva (Hemidesmus indicus), Chandan (Santalum album), Sphatik-Bhasma (Purified alum), Usheer (Vetiveria zizanioidis) and Rose water.
These medicines are used for internal consumption and also for local application in the form of eye drops and ointments.
For patients who do not respond to the above medicines, a special procedure called 'Akshi-Tarpan' is used in addition to the medicines mentioned above.
A paste is applied around the eyes and warm, medicated oil or ghee is poured inside in such a way that the entire eye is submerged in the medication for some time.
The duration for this procedure is adjusted according to the severity of the condition.
After a specified time, the medicine is drained out, the surrounding paste is removed, and the eyes are cleaned.
This procedure can be repeated several times, and is very useful for external infections and inflammation of the eyes and eyelids.
It is important to maintain adequate hygiene of the eyes and the surrounding skin in order to get good and long lasting results.
If there is concurrent dandruff, it needs to be treated in order to help early resolution of blepharitis.
This usually occurs due to obstruction, inflammation and infection of the oil glands in the eyelids.
Symptoms include watering or red eyes; a burning sensation in the eyes; red, swollen and itching eyelids; crusting of the eyelashes; and later on, loss of eyelashes.
Bacterial infection, seborrheic dermatitis and obstructed oil glands in the eyelids are usually believed to be the cause of this condition.
Blepharitis is usually a chronic condition and does not respond satisfactorily to conventional treatment.
Ayurvedic treatment is very effective in treating this condition and preventing recurrence.
Medicines like Arogya-Vardhini, Panch-Tikta-Ghrut-Guggulu, Gandhak-Rasayan and Mahamanjishthadi-Qadha are used for prolonged periods to treat this condition.
Herbal medicines which can be used in this condition are: Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Daruharidra (Berberis aristata), Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), Saariva (Hemidesmus indicus), Chandan (Santalum album), Sphatik-Bhasma (Purified alum), Usheer (Vetiveria zizanioidis) and Rose water.
These medicines are used for internal consumption and also for local application in the form of eye drops and ointments.
For patients who do not respond to the above medicines, a special procedure called 'Akshi-Tarpan' is used in addition to the medicines mentioned above.
A paste is applied around the eyes and warm, medicated oil or ghee is poured inside in such a way that the entire eye is submerged in the medication for some time.
The duration for this procedure is adjusted according to the severity of the condition.
After a specified time, the medicine is drained out, the surrounding paste is removed, and the eyes are cleaned.
This procedure can be repeated several times, and is very useful for external infections and inflammation of the eyes and eyelids.
It is important to maintain adequate hygiene of the eyes and the surrounding skin in order to get good and long lasting results.
If there is concurrent dandruff, it needs to be treated in order to help early resolution of blepharitis.
