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Blepharitis is a most common and most recurrent disease seen in the society. Therefore, this study was done to evaluate the efficacy of Triphala, Sariva Churna Bidalaka for the management and to prevent the recurrence of Blepharitis. Materials & Methods: A fully conscious, normal oriented 51-year-old female patient visited In the Ophthalmology outpatient department on the 10th of September 2024 with complaints of itching, inflammation and redness of both eyelids from 7 days. As per the history given by the patient, she also has complaints of dry scalp and has been taking treatment at private clinic for the same but has had mild relief in her symptoms.The patient was treated with Triphala, Sariva Churna Bidalaka once a day in the evenings for 7 days. Routine follow-up was carried out, and regression in the symptoms was noted. Result: At the end of the study, complete remission was found in the whitish dandruff like scales on upper eyelid margin in both eyes, itching, pain, redness and inflammation in both eyes. No recurrence of any symptoms was found during follow up period. No adverse event was reported during study. Conclusion: Thus, it can be concluded that Ayurvedic approaches are helpful in managing blepharitis. This study emphasizes on the importance of integrated approach in healthcare.