VISION AND GHEE
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Vision is an active process of the eye which begins at birth. Eyes are the most important organs we have in relating to the world around us. They are the connection between the outer and inner worlds. We must protect and taking loving care of these delicate organs. Ghee is one which is having high utility in preventive, promotive and curative ophthalmology and multi utility in different conditions. Ayurveda has traditionally considered cows’ ghee to be the healthiest source of edible fat, with many beneficial properties .Ghee carries the properties of the drug without leaving its inherent properties. This is the unique nature of ghee which makes its wider application in different disease conditions by processing it with specific drug as per condition. Ghee is rich in short chain fatty acids, which the body finds easiest to digest. Ghee also contains Vitamin A, D, E, K and Linoleic acid which is considered to have properties very similar to antioxidants. These contents are helpful in preventing oxidative injury of the eye.
Authors and Affiliations
Sujatha K. , Revanasiddappa Sarashetti
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