Viddha karma in timira roga - A single case study

Abstract

Conditions with gradual loss of vision leading to blindness, is considered as Timira (Myopic Astigmatism). The clinical features of timira are dominated by the type of dosha vitiated where as the severity of the disease is dependant upon the number of patalas involved. As per Acharya Vagbhatta Drishti Mandal of Netra is developed from Kapha and Rakta^[1]. Drishti Indriya is also developed from Teja Mahabhuta^[2]. A case study of Timira Roga had been taken for understanding the effect of Vidhha Karma in Timira roga presented by a 21-year old female who came to Shalakya Netra roga OPD in  Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune – 18 of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune (Deemed to be University), Maharashtra, India. Alochaka pitta is situated in netra. Rakta dhatu is the ashray sthana of pitta dosha as per ashrayaashrayi bhaav. In Timira roga, vitiated dosha which is located at the patala comes out with the rakta by the help of sira-vedhana. Sira vedhana or viddha karma causes samprapti- bhang of timira roga and gives clear vision to the patient. In vidhha karma, avyakta rakta srava is always attained, therefore vidhha karma is useful in timira roga.