Netra Tarpana Therapy

Netra Tarpana Therapy

Netra Tarpana is a classical Ayurvedic eye rejuvenation therapy in which medicated ghee (clarified butter infused with herbs) is retained over the eyes for a specific period of time.
The term “Netra” means eye, and “Tarpana” means nourishment.
This therapy is mainly used to strengthen the eyes, improve vision, reduce eye strain, and prevent eye diseases.
It is especially beneficial for people who work long hours on computers or experience frequent dryness, irritation, or fatigue in the eyes.

Types of Netra Tarpana

  1. Rejuvenative (Rasayana) Netra Tarpana – For improving overall eye health and preventing vision deterioration.

  2. Therapeutic Netra Tarpana – For managing specific eye conditions like dryness, burning, or strain.

  3. Preventive Netra Tarpana – For people exposed to high visual stress (students, IT professionals, drivers).

How it Works

  • A dough ring made from black gram or wheat flour is placed around the eyes to form a reservoir.

  • Lukewarm medicated ghee is poured into the ring until the eyes are completely immersed.

  • The ghee penetrates into deeper ocular tissues, nourishing and lubricating them.

  • Herbal properties reduce oxidative stress, strengthen eye muscles, and improve tear film stability

Benefits of Netra Tarpana

  • Relieves eye strain from prolonged screen use

  • Improves clarity of vision

  • Reduces dryness, burning, redness, and irritation

  • Helps in watering eyes and allergic eye problems

  • Delays age-related vision issues like cataracts and macular degeneration (as a supportive therapy)

  • Improves eye muscle strength and coordination

  • Enhances relaxation and reduces stress affecting vision

Precautions

  • Avoid during active eye infections, conjunctivitis, or severe eye inflammation

  • People allergic to dairy or certain herbs should inform the therapist

  • Should be done only under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner

  • Not recommended immediately after heavy meals or alcohol consumption

Typical Session

  • Duration: 20–30 minutes

  • Process:

    1. Gentle eye and face massage with suitable herbal oil

    2. Preparation of dough ring around both eyes

    3. Pouring warm medicated ghee into the rings until eyes are covered

    4. Patient is asked to open and close eyes slowly during therapy

    5. Removal of ghee, gentle cleaning, and rest for a few minutes

  • Frequency: Daily or alternate days for 5–7 days for therapeutic benefits; once in 1–2 months for maintenance

  • Aftercare: Avoid direct sunlight, bright light exposure, and screen use for at least 2–3 hours