AKSHI TARPANA

Akshi Tarpana is essentially made up of two Sanskrit words: “Akshi” meaning eyes and “tarpana” meaning rehydration. In this process, medicated ghee is retained over eyes for 15-20 minutes.Medicated Ghee is a healing agent for tired, stressed, dehydrated eyes and disorderly eyesight.Netra Tarpana is a procedure where circular formed frames made of a powdered Masha paste are placed around the eyes. Lukewarm medicated “ghee” (according to the dosha) is then poured into the frames for a specific period of time according to Dosha and severity of the disease.The concoction of medicinal herbs and ghee seeps deep into the subtle channels of the eye and provides cures the disease of the eye.

Indication of Akshi Tarpana

• • Dry eye syndrome
• • Computer vision
• • Conjunctivitis and other corneal ailments
• • Early cataract formations
• • Glaucoma
• • Refractive errors
• • Optic Neuritis
• • Diabetic retinopathy
• • Improper coordination and loss of movement of the eyeballs, along with pain and burning sensation.

Materials and Equipments:

•  Panchakarma Droni - 1
•  Medicated Ghee - 200ml
•  Black gram powder - 250gm

Medicines:

The following medicated ghee preparations are commonly used.

•  Jeevantyadi Ghrita
•  Panchatikta Ghrita
•  Patoladi ghrita
•  Triphala Ghrita etc.

Man power:

•  Ayurvedic Physician : 1
•  Nusrse -01
•  Attendant : 01

Procedure :

1.Purva karma :

Black gram powder is to be made in to dough by using adequet amount of water. The patient is to be advised to lie down in supine position. Gentle massage is to be done on head, eyes and face. A trough is to be made with this dough around both eyes, approximately 2 cm in height around the eyes.