For pterygium treatment in ayurveda, one has to reach out for the cause of pterygium according to the ayurveda. In ayurveda, it is described as ‘Arma’ described according to dosha dominance. There is various pterygium treatment in Ayurveda that is beneficial. The approximate time duration for pterygium treatment in Ayurveda is 6 months to 1 yr depending upon the conditions.

Two types of treatment are available in Ayurvedic texts:

Medical treatment – When Arma is small, white like curd or blue mixed with red color and thin in consistency, treatment is indicated like with Lekhadha Anjana for scarifying action. Other drugs used in Arma are Harad, Baheda, Amla, Haridra, Daruharidra, Madhuyasti, Ilaichi, Lahshuna, etc. Another treatment is the surgical treatment done when Arma is fleshy, thick and surrounded by tendon and muscle which encroached upon the cornea is indicated for excision.

Various drugs used for relieving pain and congestion – boiled milk with Karanja seed, Amalaki fruit and Madhuka (Honey) added with honey used as Ashchyotana. Madhuka, Utapal kinjala, Durva are made in a paste with milk added with Ghee and applied as cold poultice on the head, it gives the best relieve.