World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

A CASE STUDY ON PUYALASA W.S.R TO DACRYOCYSTITIS

Dr. Arjun Babu* and Dr. Hamsaveni V.

ABSTRACT

Dacryocystitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the lacrimal sac, often caused by a blockage in the
nasolacrimal duct. This obstruction results in the stasis of tears, providing a breeding ground for bacterial
infections. The sign, symptoms and the treatment of Dacryocystitis are very similar to that of the disease Puyalasa.
The classical treatment of Puyalasa includes Raktamokshana (bloodletting), Upanaha (poultice), and Vimlapana
(massage) and Vyadhana Karma. This paper focuses on both the conceptual and clinical aspects of Puyalasa
according to different Ayurvedic texts and the efficacy of Ayurvedic modilities to treat Puyalasa. Background: A
58-year-old female patient came to the outpatient department of Shalakya tantra, SKAMCH & RC Hospital with a
complaint of swelling near the inner canthus of the left eye since 3 days associated with irritation and watering
from the same eye since 3 years. Intervention & outcome: Ayurvedic treatment including Amapachana,
Shothahara, Vedanashamaka Chikitsa and Shastra karma was given. After one month complete resolution of the
swelling was observed with complete relief in pain and watering.

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