ROLE OF PADHAABYANGA UPKARMA IN NETRA SWASTHYA

Abstract

Ayurveda aims in ‘Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam Aturasya Vikar Prashamanam’. To maintain swastya or to fulfil the aim ayurveda has mentioned Dincharya, Rutucharya, ect. Padaabhyanga i.e. application of oil to the feet is the part of Dincharya. Since Abhyanga is advised to be done on a daily basis for maintenance of good health, so Padabhyanga too can be done on a daily basis. Padabhyanga can be done at any time of the day; it is more effective when it is done at end part of the evening or at night before going to bed. The hectic computerized life style, Faulty food habits, Stress, Irregular sleeping habits,strain the body and eyes. Oil applied to the feet, makes the feet strong (sthairya) and induces sleep (nidra). According to Charaka and Vagbhata Padaabhyanga is described as Dristiprasadaka and according to Sushruta Chakshushya.