SEKHAM / EYE DOUCHE

🔺TREATMENT : SEKHAM / EYE DOUCHE

📌DEFINITION :

🔸SEKHAM is an external ocular therapy in which medicated liquids (decoctions, milk, ghee, herbal infusions) are poured in a continuous gentle stream over the closed or open eyes for a specified duration, mainly for treating eye disorders.

📌DRUGS USED :

🔸Triphala

🔸Daruharidra

🔸Yashtimadhu

🔸Chandana

🔸Amalaki

🔸Madhu

🔸Goghrita

🔸Saindhava Lavana

📌PROCEDURE :

🔸Preparation – Select suitable medicated liquid based on disease and patient’s constitution. Warm or cool the liquid as per indication

🔸Positioning – Patient lies supine in a comfortable position.

🔸Application – The medicated liquid is poured in a thin, continuous stream from a specific height over the open or closed eyes for a fixed time.

🔸Post-care – Eyes are gently wiped, and medicated ghee or eye drops are applied if needed.

📌INDICATED DISEASES :

🔸Abhishyanda

🔸Adhimantha

🔸Timira

🔸Arjuna

🔸Sukla Patalagata Roga

🔸Vataja Netra Roga

🔸Pittaja Netra Roga

📌MUST BE AVOIDED IN :

🔸Acute eye injuries

🔸Severe eye pain of unknown origin

🔸Ulceration of cornea

🔸Active purulent eye infections

🔸Post-ocular surgery until healed

📌PRECAUTIONS :

🔸Maintain sterile and fresh medicated liquid.

🔸Temperature of liquid should be suitable (neither too hot nor too cold).

🔸Avoid sudden forceful pouring to prevent discomfort.

🔸Perform in a calm, dust-free environment.

🔸Monitor patient for burning, redness, or excessive watering.