Eyes, Ears & Nose
Akshi Tarpana अक्षि तर्पण
Medicated ghee held over the eyes to improve vision and relieve strain
A dough ring is built around each eye and filled with warm medicated ghee, held for 10 to 20 minutes while you open and close the eyes. The classical treatment for screen strain and dry eyes.
Traditionally used for
- Computer and screen eye strain
- Dry eyes
- Early cataract, as supportive care
- Weak vision
- Dark circles
When this therapy should not be done
- Acute conjunctivitis
- Recent eye surgery
- Eye injury
Tell us about any of these at the consultation. We will suggest something else that suits you.
Marma points worked
Marma are the junctions where muscle, vessel, ligament, bone and joint meet — 107 of them in the classical texts. These are the ones this therapy uses.
- Apanga (outer eye corner)
- Sthapani
Before you come
- Remove contact lenses
- Do not apply eye make-up
After the session
- Avoid bright light and screens for two hours
- Do not rub the eyes