A clinical success in Sirapidika (episcleritis) with Saindhavadi Bidalaka yoga and oral medications – A Case Report

Abstract

Episcleritis is a recurrent inflammation of the episcleral tissue producing mild redness, foreign body sensation and discomfort which is more common in females than males. There are many treatment modalities available for episcleritis in modern science viz. artificial eye drops, topical Non steroid Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) and corticosteroid eye drops.  But it gives temporary relief and the long term use of corticosteroid leads to some systemic complications. So it is a need of an hour to develop a treatment protocol which devoid of corticosteroid. Based on its clinical presentation episcleritis can be compared with the Sirapidika in Ayurveda. The present case report a 9 years old female who presented with the features of episcleritis since 3-4 days in left eye. She was  treated by topical application of Saindhavadi Bidalaka yoga for continue seven  days along with  Kaishore guggul 250mg two times and Amritarishta  10 ml two times for 15 days orally. This single case showed complete relief in cardinal features.