Pittadhara Kala in Ocular Inflammation with Special Reference to Vataja Abhishyanda: A Case Study

Abhishyanda is defined in Ayurveda as the root cause of all ocular diseases, highlighting its significance in eye disorders. Vataja Abhishyanda is characterized by pain, pricking sensation, foreign body sensation, and watering of eyes. When redness and discharge are present, it indicates Pitta involvement, which points to an inflammatory process. Pittadhara Kala disturbance may contribute to ocular inflammatory pathology and guide localized therapeutic interventions. A 21-year-old male presented with redness, watering, pricking pain, and a foreign body sensation in his right eye. According to Ayurvedic lakṣhaṇas, he was diagnosed as Vataja Abhishyanda. Management included Netra kriyakalpas such as Seka (therapeutic ocular irrigation) and Vidalaka (the application of medicated paste over the eyelids), along with appropriate internal medications. The patient was assessed before and after treatment and the case was analyzed in the context of Pittadhara Kala. Following therapy, the patient experienced significant improvement, with decreased redness, discomfort, watering and irritation. The quick response demonstrates the efficacy of Netra kriyakalpas in managing local inflammation. Although the disease was primarily Vataja, the inflammatory signs show Pitta involvement through the disturbance of Pittadhara Kala. This case supports practical relevance of classical concepts in understanding and managing ocular inflammatory condition.