Akshi Tarpana

Akshi Tarpana is an Ayurvedic eye therapy.

Overview

Akshi Tarpana is a specialized Ayurvedic therapy for the eyes, involving the creation of a dam of dough around the eyes and filling it with warm medicated ghee. It is considered one of the most important eye care procedures in Ayurveda.

Method/Content

The therapy involves creating a circular wall of black gram dough around the eye sockets. Warm medicated ghee is then poured into this enclosure, allowing the eyes to soak in the therapeutic properties of the ghee for a specific duration (usually 20-30 minutes).

Purpose/Benefits

Akshi Tarpana is used for eye strain, dry eyes, refractive errors, and degenerative eye conditions. It provides nourishment to the eye muscles and helps improve vision.

Verification Notes

• Described in classical Ayurvedic texts as an important eye care therapy.
• Practiced in specialized Ayurvedic eye hospitals.