03/11/2025
Netra Tarpana (also known as Netra Basti) is a classical Ayurvedic eye therapy designed to nourish, strengthen, and rejuvenate the eyes.
Netra” means eyes and “Tarpana” means nourishment or rejuvenation.
In this therapy, medicated ghee (clarified butter) is retained over the eyes for a specific period using a boundary made from black gram dough. The warm ghee deeply penetrates and nourishes the eye tissues.
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🌺 Benefits
• Relieves eye strain, dryness, and burning sensation
• Improves vision clarity and eye strength
• Helps in computer vision syndrome (digital eye strain)
• Beneficial in refractive errors, dark circles, and eye fatigue
• Prevents premature ageing of the eyes
• Provides deep relaxation to the optic nerves and mind
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⚕️ Common Indications
• Dry eyes (Shushkakshi)
• Eye strain from long screen use
• Burning, redness, or itching in eyes
• Early-stage glaucoma or cataract (as supportive care)
• Sleep disturbances and mental fatigue
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⚠️ Precautions
• Should be performed only under expert Ayurvedic supervision.
• Avoid during active eye infections, conjunctivitis, or severe redness.
• Post-therapy, avoid direct sunlight and screen exposure for a few hours.
