Standardization of Katakadi Eye Drop: An Ophthalmic Preparation

Gargi Verma; Shuchi Mitra; Usha Sharma; Khem Chand Sharma

doi:10.47070/ijapr.v12i9.3390

Gargi Verma PG Scholar, PG Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Rishikul Campus, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Rishikul Campus Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India.
Shuchi Mitra Associate Professor, PG Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Rishikul Campus, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Rishikul Campus Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India.
Usha Sharma Associate Professor, PG Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Rishikul Campus, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Rishikul Campus Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India.
Khem Chand Sharma Professor and HOD, PG Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Rishikul Campus, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Rishikul Campus Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47070/ijapr.v12i9.3390

Keywords: Ayurveda, Herbal Eye Drop, Katakadi Eye Drop, Kataka, Madhu, Karpura, Vataja Abhishyanda, Allergic Conjunctivitis.

Abstract

Ayurveda is science in which we study about not only Atura Chikitsa but also Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshana. In this study an eye drop which comes under Arka Kalpana of Bhaishajya Kalpana. This eye drop not only treats allergic conjunctivitis but also prevent healthy eye from allergy. Main symptoms present in allergic conjunctivitis are redness, itching, burning sensation etc. In Ayurveda we correlate cataract with Vataja Abhishyanda. This eye drop is made up of Kataka, Karpura and Madhu mentioned in Sharangdhar Samhita Uttarkhand as Netraprasadana has a great potential to prevent and treat conjunctivitis. Also in this study light towards the pharmaceutical preparation of Katakadi Eye Drop. Standard operating procedures to quality assurance of ingredients, and also adhering to Indian Pharmacopeia's specifications for the final product's safety and quality for ophthalmic preparation. Pre-clinical ocular toxicity investigations have demonstrated this formulation's safety for topical use.