Akshi Tarpana is the Ayurvedic purification and rejuvenation treatment for eyes provided especially as part of Panchakarma treatment in Ayurvedic care facilities. Akshi Tarpana is a procedure wherein lukewarm medicated ghee is made to stay stagnant in the eyes for a speculated time in a specific formed frame. The therapy is quite beneficial for the relaxation of eyes and the treatment of various ailments related to eyes. Akshi Tarpana has been used from the ancient times in Ayurveda for improving the eyesight and is highly beneficial to people working late in front of computers, mobiles and on the machineries affecting the eyes. It nourishes the eyes, improves & strengthens the drishti shakti. It is a very effective, preventive & curative procedure in vataja & pithaja vikaras.
This ancient therapy is very beneficial in conditions like:
- Dry eye syndrome
- Computer vision syndrome
- Degenerative disorders e.g. Age related macular degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Refractive errors
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Dirtiness of the eyes
- Falling of eyelashes
- Stiffness of eyelids
- Roughness of the eyes
- Dryness of the eyes
- eyes Vata –pitta predominant diseases
But there is some days ,time and condition it should be avoid – According to Acharya Sushruta Akshi tarpana should be avoid on following conditions:
- On a cloudy day
- In conditions like worries and anxiety it should be avoid.
- Extreme hot or cold season
- In conditions of tiredness and giddiness
- In the condition of acute pain in eye
- Inflammation in eyes
- Redness in eyes etc.
Formulations Used For Akshi Tarpana:
- Mahatriphla ghrita
- Patoladi ghrita
- Jeevantyadi ghrita
Conclusions:
Ayurveda is ancient system of medicine gives valuable guide lines not only in treatment aspects but also in preventive line. Akshi Tarpana karma is one of the local therapeutic procedure in panchakarma which is beneficial for eyes in above said conditions, but it should be done under the observation of Panchakarma expert only.
