Āmalakī Netra-Prakṣālana · आमलकी नेत्र-प्रक्षालन
daily eye care; eye fatigue.
Rasanjana Anjana (Cosmetic kohl)
Rasāñjana Añjana रसाञ्जन अञ्जन
Also known as: Daru-haridra kohl · Natural Anjana
anjana eyes tridoshic Tier S · verbatim classical
Indications
daily Anjanaeye-cosmetic kohleye-strengthening
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Modern | Classical |
|---|---|---|
Base (Sneha) | ||
| Cow Ghee (Goghrita) · Goghṛta / Sarpis | 30 ml | — |
Hero actives | ||
| Daru-Haridra (Tree Turmeric) · Dāruharidrā For decoction — Berberis aristata heartwood | 100 g | — |
Fragrance | ||
| Karpura (Camphor) · Karpūra Natural camphor — pinch | 0.1 g | — |
Source
Sushruta Cikitsa 24.9: “Srotonjana, produced in the river Indus, is the best and purest of Collyriums. … Hence the application of collyrium (along the eye-lids) is highly recommended.”
Why Rasanjana over antimony
The classical Sauviranjana (antimony kohl) is regulated in EU and US for cosmetic-license use. Rasanjana — a concentrated Daru-haridra (Berberis aristata) heartwood extract in cow ghee — is the cosmetic-acceptable alternative in all jurisdictions. Imparts a yellow-orange tone rather than black; for black, use modern iron-oxide black additive.
Preparation
- Boil 100 g Daru-haridra in 500 ml water down to 30 ml — a very thick, deep yellow extract.
- Strain. Mix with melted ghee (cooled to 50 °C).
- Pour into small ceramic dish; let cool.
- Mix in camphor at last minute.
- Roll into thin wicks or store as a paste.
How to apply Apply thin line inside lower lash margin with clean cotton swab, daily. · Daily.
Vaidya review required
This formulation requires verification by a qualified vaidya before clinical or commercial use — for botanical-identity confirmation, dose calibration, and patient-population safety.