A REVIEW ON THE APPLICATION OF RASANJANA

Anjana kriya is the procedure where the medicine is applied to the inner part of the lower eyelid from kaneenika sandhi to apanga sandhi with the help of Anjana Shalaka or finger tip. It has protective, promotive and curative effect on the eyes. According to its form Anjana is of 3 types i.e. Gutika, Rasakriya and Churna. Rasakriya is the synonym of Daruharidra Rasakriya also called as Rasanjana. Rasanjana a concentrated extract prepared with roots and stem bark of Daruharidra (Berberis aristata) proves efficacious on several ailments when prepared using appropriate methods.According to classics, rasanjana has to be applied once in 5 days or 7 days to remove the doshas of the eyes. Anjana is the best option especially when a long term therapy is needed. So it is important to know the logic behind the use of rasanjana in a way specified in the Ayurvedic literature, for its judicious usage and maximum benefit.