Chikitsaa Prakaara: Put`apaaka

Prakaara Paribhaashaa:

• The procedure in which Netra Tarpan`a is done with the help of juice extracted by Put`apaaka method.

Types:

1. Lekhana Put`apaaka
2. Snehana Put`apaaka
3. Prasaadana Put`apaaka

Poorvakarma (Prerequisites):

Patient preparation:

• The patient should under go S`hodhana (Vamana, Virechana, Raktamokshan`a, Nirooha Basti) and S`hiro Virechana Nasya (Errhines) this leads to elimination of the vitiated three Dosha. A cleaner internal environment and improved sensorimotor apparatus function called as Mastishka S`hodhana should be achieved.S.U. 18 /5-11
• The patient should be examined by the Vaidya with respect to digestion status of the previous day. This gives information about the Agni status of the person.
• The room where Netra Tarpan`a is to be administered should be closed, devoid of direct breeze, sunlight, smoke, and should be furnished with curtains of colours except blue and yellow..                                                                 A.S. Su. 33/3                                                                                                                                                                      
• Selection of auspicious and suitable timefor the patient.                   S.U.18/5

Pradhaanakarma:

• The Lekhana, Snehana and Prasaadana Put`apaaka should be retained around eye for 100, 200 and 300 Maatraa consecutively.
• For Lekhana and Snehana Put`apaaka the medicine should be lukewarm and for Prasaadana Put`apaaka it should be cold.
• Put`apaaka should be done only for one day for Kapha dominance.
• Put`apaaka should be done consecutively for two days for Pitta dominance.
• Put`apaaka should be done consecutively for three days for Vaata dominance.

Pas`hchatkarma:

• Dhoomapaana should be done after Lekhana and Snehana Put`apaaka.
• The patient should not be allowed to face direct bright light immediately after Tarpan`a
• The patient should not be allowed to see bright objects and sky immediately after Tarpan`a
• The patient should follow the dietary and lifestyle regime for double the period of Put`apaaka treatment.
• The patient should keep pack of petals of jasmine flowers over the eyes for cooling effect at night during the period of treatment. 

Samyak Yoga (Benefits):

• Prasanna Varn`a (improves glow of eyes)
• Vis`hada Netra (cleanses eye)
• Vaata Aatapasaha (improves tolerance of the eye for sun and wind)
• Sukha Svapna (good sleep)
• Sukha Svapna Avabodha (easy awakening)

Atiyoga:

• Rujaa (pain in eye)
• S`hotha (oedema of eye)
• Pid`akaa (blisters)
• Timira (vision problem)

Heenayoga:

• Paaka (inflammation of eye)
• As`hru (increased lacrimation)
• Netra Harsha
• Doshodgama

Other Description:

• Snehana Put`apaaka should be administered in Vaataja Abhishyanda, Raktaja Abhishyanda, Raktaja Adhimantha, Siraaharsha, Sirotpaata and Vaataja Adhimantha Netra Roga.
• Snehana and Prasaadana Put`apaaka should be administered in Vaataja Timira Netra Roga.
• Other indications and various formulations used can be got through Anveshak search facility.

Last updated on April 30th, 2021 at 05:48 am