Management of Anterior Uveitis with Ayurvedic Medications and Jaloukavacharana

Abstract

Uveitis refers to inflammation of the uveal tissue which may involve the anterior, intermediate or posterior uvea. Inflammation extending from the iris up to pars plicata of ciliary body is termed as anterior uveitis. In Ayurveda, a comparable condition is described as Raktaja adhimantha characterized by redness of the eyes, pain, itching, burning sensation and discharge. Case presentation: A 27-year-old male patient presented to our OPD with complaints of redness and pain watery discharge in the left eye. Ayurvedic treatments were administered, including Patoladi kashayam, Kaishora guggulu, Guggulu pancha pala choornam and Manibadra gulam. externally Sekam (pouring the liquid medicine) with Yashti kashyam and Aschyotanam (instillation of medicine) with Triphala arkam and Jaloukavachranam (leech therapy). Outcome: After 14 days of treatment, redness and pain completely subsided with mark improvement in ocular comfort. Conclusion: This case highlights the potential role of Ayurvedic interventions, including Jaloukavcharanam (leech therapy), in the effective management of anterior uveitis. The integration of internal and external therapies provided symptomatic relief and may help prevent complications. Further clinical studies are warranted to validate these findings.