MANAGEMENT OF SIRA PIDAKA NETRA ROGA WITH AYURVEDIC KRIYA KALPA: A CASE STUDY WITH REFERENCE TO NODULAR EPISCLERITIS
Dr. Meghana K. V, Dr. Nagaraja J.M
Department of Shalakya Tantra. Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College, Tumkuru, Karnataka.
Abstract
Background: Sira Pidaka is a Shuklagata Netra Roga (Acharya Sushruta), Sarvagata Netra Roga (Acharya Vagbhata) described in Ayurvedic classics, characterised by localised inflammatory swelling involving ocular blood vessels due to Rakta and Pitta dushti.
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Ayurvedic management in a case of Sira Pidaka and correlate it with nodular episcleritis.
Methods: A 23-year-old male patient presenting with nodular episcleral inflammation following ocular trauma was treated with Ayurvedic Kriya Kalpa procedures and internal medications.
Results: Complete resolution of pain, redness, and nodular swelling was observed within 10 days without visual impairment.
Conclusion: Ayurvedic management using Kriya Kalpa Chikitsa is effective in treating acute Sira Pidaka (nodular episcleritis).
Keywords: Sira Pidaka, Nodular Episcleritis, Kriya Kalpa, Rakta Dushti, Netra Roga
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
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Published on : 2026-01-23
| Vol | : | 12 |
| Issue | : | 1 |
| Month | : | January |
| Year | : | 2026 |