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@article{190157,
        author = {Dr. Sona Rani and Dr.Rakesh Kumar Sharma and Dr.Jaivardhan Singh},
        title = {A LITERARY REVIEW OF MARMA CHIKITSA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SHUSHKAKSHIPAKA (DRY EYE SYNDROME)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {1252-1257},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190157},
        abstract = {Marma Chikitsa, an ancient Ayurveda therapeutic modality, targets specific vital points (Marmas) on the body to restore balance and alleviate various health conditions. Different types of muscles, veins, bones, ligaments and joints meet with each other at the Marma point thus these points acts as a physiological junction. Knowledge of Marma and Marma Chikitsa will be beneficial in maintenance of health and pre- vention from diseases. Marma Chikitsa is an instant, permanent, natural and non-invasive way of healing in present scenario. Marma Chikitsa had emerged as new dimensions in non- pharmacological treatment of Ayurveda. This literary review aims to evaluate the efficacy of Marma Chikitsa in managing Shushkakshipaka (Dry Eye Syndrome). Recent studies indicate that Marma Chikitsa can significantly reduce symptoms of Shushkakshipaka (Dry Eye Syndrome). These findings suggest that Marma Chikitsa offers a non invasive, holistic approach to managing Shushkakshipaka (Dry Eye Syndrome), potentially serving as a complementary therapy alongside conventional treatment. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Marmas, offering a general description and highlighting the utility of Marma Chikitsa in promoting overall well-being.},
        keywords = {Ayurveda, vital points, Marma, Shushkakshipaka (Dry Eye Syndrome), Marma Chikitsa},
        month = {January},
        }