Akshi Tharpana Treatments
In this process, medicated ghee is retained over the eyes for 15-20 minutes. A gentle massage is given on the head, eyes, and face. A trough is made with dough around both eyes and medicated ghee – a little below body temperature but in liquid form – is filled inside. It is to be kept for 15-20 minutes and then the ghee is to be collected out and the face is wiped off with a clean dry towel.
Eyes are covered with petals of lotus or rose and the patient is advised to sit away from the sunlight for a day. it may be done for 7 to 14 days. This process may nourish the structures in the eyes and strengthens the optic nerve.