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Ayurvedic Vata-pacifying and Rasayana interventions improve visual acuity and anatomical resolution in CSR patients with Vata Prakriti

Three CSR patients (two males aged 65 and 46, one female aged 40) with confirmed Vata Prakriti received a standardized Ayurvedic regimen including Ashwagandha, Punarnavadi Kashaya, Tiktaka Ghrita, Kalyanaka Ghrita, Triphala Churna, and local ocular therapies. All three showed marked improvement in visual acuity and complete anatomical resolution of macular fluid on OCT within 4-17 months, with no recurrence over 1 year follow-up.

Last updated: Aug 26, 2026•0 RCTs•📖 Read as article →

Evidence Score

Evidence Score32/100
Human RCT☆☆☆☆☆
Meta-analysis☆☆☆☆☆
Mechanism★★★★★
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Study Evidence

Study 1. Prakriti phenotyping in Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR): case series on Ayurvedic therapeutic outcomes in Vata individuals.

observational

K S, G G · Frontiers in medicine (2026)

Participants: N/A
Duration: 4-17 months treatment, 1 year follow-up
Intervention: Standardized Ayurvedic regimen comprising Ashwagandha tablets, Punarnavadi Kashaya, Tiktaka Ghrita, Kalyanaka Ghrita, Triphala Churna, Shiro Pichu with Brahmi Ghrita, Pratimarsha Nasya with Anu Taila, Anjana Karma with Elaneer Kozhumbu, and lifestyle advice (regular sleep, timely meals, guided meditation, reduced screen exposure)
Outcome: Visual acuity improvement and complete anatomical resolution of macular fluid on Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT); recurrence rate over 1 year follow-up
Effect Size: N/A
Population: Three patients (two males aged 65 and 46, one female aged 40) diagnosed with Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR) and confirmed as Vata Prakriti through a standardized questionnaire

Result:

PubMed: 41488094DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1722235

Mechanism Graph

Vata Prakriti individuals have hyperactivity, anxiety, and autonomic instability predisposing to Vata imbalance
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Ayurvedic interventions pacify Vata and provide Rasayana (rejuvenative) effects
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Local ocular therapies reduce inflammation and support retinal healing
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Result: Resolution of macular fluid and improved visual function

Limitations

  • ⚠Very small sample size (n=3) limits generalizability
  • ⚠No control group or blinding, making it a case series with low internal validity
  • ⚠Lack of standardized dosing for each intervention component

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR)?▼

CSR is a retinal disorder involving serous detachment of the neurosensory retina, often linked to psychological stress and Type A personality traits.

How was Vata Prakriti determined in this study?▼

Vata Prakriti was confirmed through a standardized questionnaire assessing constitutional traits like hyperactivity, anxiety, and autonomic instability.

What were the main Ayurvedic treatments used?▼

The regimen included oral Ashwagandha, Punarnavadi Kashaya, Tiktaka Ghrita, Kalyanaka Ghrita, Triphala Churna, plus local therapies like Shiro Pichu, Pratimarsha Nasya, and Anjana Karma.

How long did it take for patients to recover?▼

Complete anatomical resolution of macular fluid occurred within 4 to 17 months, with no recurrence over 1 year of follow-up.

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References

  1. 1.K S, G G. "Prakriti phenotyping in Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR): case series on Ayurvedic therapeutic outcomes in Vata individuals.." Frontiers in medicine, 2026. PMID: 41488094 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1722235
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