International Conference of the Shalakya Tantra – ‘Shalakya Sandipani’

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    The importance of Dinacharya as a preventive measure for Urdhvajathrugata Roga according to Carakasamhitha.
    (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Premarathna, W.G.L.U.; Balasooriya, M.G.D.N.; Muthugala, S.K.R.
    “Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam” is an important aspect of Ayurveda. “Swasthya” means the person who has balance with Dosha, Agni, Dhatu, Mala, Atma, Indriya and Manas. Any imbalance leads to manifestation of diseases. Urdhvajathrugata diseases caused due to occupation are common for head and neck region. Matrashitiya Adhyaya carrying Swasthya Rakshanam Vidhi is included in Caraka Sutrastana. Anjana, Dhuma Pana, Danta Dhawana, Nasya, Gandusha Dharana, Karna Purana, Abhyanga, Shirsha thaila Abhyanga are some of the preventive measures mentioned in Matrashitiya Adhyaya. There is a direct link between these methods and Urdhvajathrugata diseases. The aim of this study was to study the importance of following Dinacharya as a preventive measure for Urdhvajathrugata Roga. This study was a literary review which was carried out under several steps. Firstly, Carakasamhita was referred to study the Dinacharya mentioned in classics. Secondly, each Dinacharya Vidhi was studied one by one by referring to Ayurveda texts. Anjana, Pada Abhyanga, Vahan Dharana contribute to improve the eye sight. The relation between how Pada Abhyanga and Vahan Dharana help to improve eye sight can be explained in terms of reexology. Gandusha Dharana, Danta Dhawana, Tambula Bhakshana contribute to improve the oral health. Nasya and Dhuma Pana helps to prevent from nasal diseases and head diseases. Shirsha Taila Abhyanga also helps to prevent from Shiro Roga. To prevent from ear diseases Karna Purana is essential. Chathra Dharana contributes to combat diseases such as Abhishyanda, Peenasa and Pratishya. Snanaya is effective for general health and Mala Dharana and Nirmal Vastra Dharana for mental health. Karna Abharana indirectly helps to improve eye sight. Thus Dinacharya is very useful in preventing from Urdhvajathrugata Roga.
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    The effect of Chatur Sneha in the management of Netra roga.
    (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Balasooriya, M.G.D.N.; Premarathna, W.G.L.U.; Muthugala, S.K.R.
    The ve main sensations obtained from the sensory organs are the taste, fragrance, vision, sound, and touch. From these senses, the vision is very important and it is perceived by the eyes located in head region. Any disturbances to this area lead for the mismanagement of day to day activities. Mahasneha is widely used in the management of Urdhvajathrugatha roga because it has Snigdakaraka, Jeevana hita, Varnakaraka and Bala-pushti Vardhaka Guna. Grtha, Taila, Vasa and Majja are the four types of Mahasneha. The aim of this study was to nd out the mostly used drug and its qualities among Chatur Sneha in treating Netra Roga. This study was carried out as a literary review. The study consisted of two steps. Primary data were collected through Bruhattrayee, while secondary study was done to nd out the values and qualities of widely used Maha sneha and to understand the rationale behind Maha Sneha in the treatment of Netra Roga. Ayurveda and modern books and World Wide Web were used to collect secondary data. In Akshi Roga Cikitsa, according to Carakasamhita, there are 6 external applications using Grita. Vidalaka, Rasakriya and Anjana mentioned in Carakasamhita use Grita. According to Susruta Samhita there are 8 internal applications and 31 external applications in Chatur Sneha. Among internal applications Grita is included in 87% applications. Among external applications it is 80%; Anjana and 13% Ashchotana formulas of Ghee. According to Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita, Chatur Sneha is used in 22 external applications and 14 internal applications. Ghee is the main drug of over 80% external applications. Anjana (65%) and Tarpana (15%) are the major external applications which include ghee. Therefore, it can be concluded that, according to Brhattrayee, ghee is the mostly used Sneha among Chatur Sneha in treating Netra Roga internally and externally. Ghee possesses Yogavahi and Sanskara Anuvartana Guna and increases absorption efciency in lipid media.
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    A survey study on Computer Vision Syndrome. Salakya Sandipani,
    (Department of Shalya Shalakya,Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Karunarathna, W.D.C.K.; Balasooriya, M.G.D.N.; Karandugoda, K.K.I.E.
    Computer Vision Syndrome is one among the life style disorders which is related to prolonged use of computer, tablet PC, e-reader and mobile phones. There are several guidelines to be followed in using these devices. Misuse of these devices can lead to symptoms such as watering of eyes, headache, blurring vision, irritation of eyes. This study was conducted as a survey to determine the causes, symptoms of CVS, knowledge and practices of computer use and to evaluate the various factors in computer use with the occurrence of CVS symptoms. A questionnaire was prepared to obtain data including all the aspects of computer usage such as symptoms, reference materials and preventive measures. The study included 65 people who used the computer daily for an hour or more over a period of several months and people having two or more symptoms of CVS in irrespective of their sex, age, occupation and religion. According to the collected data, when using the computer 32% use it up to one hour, 18% up to one to two hours, 10% more than ten hours. Headache was the major symptom seen in CVS. As a percentage it was 40% followed by watery eyes 38%, eye strain 35%, neck pain 28%. Moreover 50% people involved in this study adopted a method for preventive measures of CVS. Among them 23% were claimed to be wearing spectacles, 22% taking breaks in between computer use, 9% having concern on distance and angle of computer screen. Thus it can be concluded that headache was the major symptom seen in CVS. Over 50% follow preventive measures for CVS.