External Therapy Protocol
Anjana (Medicated Collyrium)
in Bengaluru
Anjana is the application of highly potent, micro-fine herbal pastes, powders, or liquids directly to the inner conjunctiva (similar to applying kajal). It is a powerful therapy used to scrape away deep-seated toxins, reduce thick secretions, and sharpen vision.
Clinical Benefits
- Clears chronic, sticky discharge and thick Kapha from the eyes
- Dramatically sharpens visual acuity and clears blurred vision
- Stimulates lacrimal glands, effectively treating chronic dry eye
- Used therapeutically to arrest the progression of cataracts and glaucoma
Clinical Procedure
1. Preparation (Purvakarma)
- • The specific Anjana (paste, powder, or liquid) is prepared and a sterile applicator (Salaka) made of specific metals (like copper or gold) is readied.
2. Main Action (Pradhana Karma)
The patient looks up. The therapist uses the applicator to smoothly swipe the medicine across the inner rim of the lower eyelid from the inner to outer corner.
3. Post-Therapy (Paschatkarma)
- • Patient closes their eyes and rotates the eyeballs. Copious watering may occur (which is therapeutic).
- • Eyes are eventually washed with a mild decoction.
Patient FAQs
Does Anjana burn?
There are three types of Anjana. Lubricating ones (Snehana) are very soothing. Scraping ones (Lekhana) contain strong herbs and will cause intense stinging and watering for a few minutes, which is intended to flush out toxins.
Medically Reviewed by Dr Abhiram SSBAMS (Reg No: 36991)
Chief Consultant, Ayurvedic Rheumatology & Dermatology • Updated: 2026-07-24
Protocol Details
Duration
Takes 1 minute to apply; resting phase is 10-15 minutes.Frequency
Depending on the strength, it can be daily (mild/lubricating) or weekly (strong/scraping).Primary Indications
condition-glaucomacondition-dry-eye-diseasecondition-computer-vision-syndromecondition-allergic-conjunctivitis
Contraindications
- Acute inflammation with intense pain and redness (Anjana is usually done after acute phases)
- Severe exhaustion, crying, or anger (can cause vasospasm in the eye)
- Immediately after a heavy meal or head bath