Eye Care in Siddha :
In this fast-paced
digital life, we often tend to forget the health of an important organ of our
body, eyes. Vision plays a crucial role in the social and intellectual
development of a person. About 80% of the knowledge we gain is through the
eyes . So, our existence and status in this universe are directly influenced by
the eye. Most eye problems are due to faulty lifestyles like:
- Smoking, tobacco
and alcohol consumption
- High fat diet and
junk food
- Chronic stress
- Prolonged exposure
to bright light from computer and TV screens.
The ancient science of Siddha offers numerous safe,
effective and simple methods for maintaining our ocular health. Here are some approaches that
may be primitive, but viable and can still be easily practiced in our daily
lives to avoid lifestyle-related eye disorders.
Care of
eye:
When it
comes to eye care, Siddhar's have explained various therapies and daily regimen
for a healthy vision. Some of them have been listed below,
- Anjanam(Collyrium)
- Kannil Neeriduthal (Application of water in eyes)
- Palagani
Paarthal (Traditional pinhole Infraction method)
- Palthulakal (Oral hygiene )
Anjanam(Collyrium ):
"விழிகளுக்கஞ் சன மூன்று நாட்கொரு காலிடுவோம்”
According to Theraiyar, Anjanam has to be
applied three days once in a week. Anjanam is something in which the raw drugs is
grounded with Anjanakal,
herbal leaf juices and ghee and then it is made into a Mai (waxy material).
Example :
- Karisaalai mai helps in promoting the eye sight.
- Leaves of Maadhulai ( Punica granatum ) is baked with cow's milk and applied over the orbit to reduce the burning sensation.
Benefits of Anjanam :
- It helps to increases the Normal blood flow.
- Helps to prevent eye diseases like burning
sensation of eye , conjunctivitis, Redness of eye.
- Helps to balance the Kapha dosha.
Do’s and Don'ts during the application of Anjanam:
- Avoid application of Anjanam, during rainy days, Days when you take oil bath, During Menstruation
- After application of Anjanam, avoid the following activities - avoid consuming alcohol, over exposure to sunlight, Heavy physical activities/ physical exertion and avoid day sleep .
Kannil Neeriduthal (Application of water in eyes):
Everyday after having your dinner, clean your hands and put 3 drops of clear water into the eyes and watch the Moon for 20 minutes .It helps to improve the eye sight .
Palagani Paarthal (Traditional pinhole infraction method):
Every day after your dinner, wash your hands and put
three drops of clear water into the eyes. Then make your fingers in the shape of a ladder and watch the moon through the whole in it. Then wash off your eyes and
pat dry .This helps to improve the eye sight.
Brushing (Oral hygiene ):
The health
of your teeth and gums can dramatically affect your vision. So , Siddhars have
advised to brush the teeth with the stems of Aal , Erukku, Vel , Marudhu etc... Oral hygiene is very much important to maintain your vision.
"Siddha A Way Of Life"
-Dr.R.Rushmi Kruthiga,B.S.M.S
Email:drrushmibsms21@gmail.com
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