| Keyword | Achakshushya |
| Type | D.G. |
| Etymology/ Definition | चक्षुषे हितं न भवति तत् अचक्षुष्यम् । अ. हृ. सू. ५/५५ हेमाद्रिः चक्षुषो अपथ्यम् अचक्षुष्यम् । अ. सं. सू. १०/२८ |
| Reference | A.H.Su.5/55 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – wholesome for the eyes or the eyesight |
| Implied Meaning | Those substances or procedures, which are harmful to either eyes, eyesight or both, are termed as Achakshushya. |
| Elaboration | Eyes are Tejas dominant part of human body. Kapha mainly vitiates it. Hence, it is necessary to avoid Kapha aggravating diet and behaviour to protect eyes. Anjana ( applying eye drops / colliryum ) is a good cleansing procedure. It should be perform once a week as a preventive measure against Kapha diseases. Some unwholesome factors to eyes – Tila Taila ( when consumed internally ) Atilavan`a ( very salty diet – Ati Lavan`am Achakshushyam ) A. Sangraha. Su. 10 / 28 Haritaka Varga ( green leafy vegetables – Drik S`hukra Indriya Naas`hanam ) A. Sangraha. Su. 7 / 153 – 155 |
| Synonyms | Drisht`ighna |
| Antonym | Chakshushya |
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