Tharpanam is a relaxing Ayurvedic therapy for the eyes. It involves deep cleansing of the eyes. According to Ayurveda, each of the five elements of nature governs a particular aspect of the eye: the earth element governs the muscle component, fire governs the blood vessels, air governs the color, water governs the white area, and air governs the tear ducts and channels. All of these components must work correctly and be in balance for optimal eye health.

Furthermore, Alochaka Pitta, a subdosha of Pitta, also governs our eyes. The Alochaka Pitta gets less balanced with age, which has an impact on eye health. As a result, it is crucial to focus on eye care throughout life. Maintaining healthy eyesight and vision throughout life can be facilitated by regular Tharpanam therapy.

How it is done?

A compartment is constructed around the eyes using  ground urad dal. The ring thus constructed keeps the medicinal ghee from leaking, allowing the eyes to get the most benefit from the warmth and nutrients.

The  medicinal ghee or oil with Brimhana Dravyas (nourishing medicaments), that is chosen based on the dosha is then filled in the compartment.
 

The patient is then instructed to open and softly blink his eyes at regular intervals throughout the therapy, and the medicinal ghee is kept in place for a predetermined amount of time. This enables the ghee or oil to penetrate the eyes and replenish their moisture. 

                                                            

To make sure the oil is appropriately absorbed into the body, fermentation may be administered here. To help the eyes rest, a bandage may also be placed over them at night and in between sessions.
 

Herbal decoctions are used to cleanse the eyes in order to remove pollutants that cause eye fatigue or blurred vision.

Duration of treatment

It takes roughly thirty minutes to finish the Tharpanam therapy. Depending on the illness and treatment goal, the course of treatment may take anywhere from seven to twenty-one days.

Advantages 

• The best treatment for eye strain. enhances vision. feeds and fortifies the eye muscles.
  

• Beneficial for issues relating to eyesight, such as farsightedness and nearsightedness,
  

• Lessens eye inflammation, burning, and dryness. alleviates eye fatigue.
  

• Perfect for problems caused by extended use of screens. Dark Circles are lessened.
  

• Makes the eyes clean. provides nourishment and strength to the ocular muscles.
  

• Eliminates the Doshic imbalance

Who should avoid Tarpanam?

• Those suffering from infections like  flu, common cold, and fever 

• Problems like Fatigue, giddiness, tinnitus, Meiners disease, Otitis.

• Infectious disease of the eye

• It is best avoided during Cloudy days, extreme heat, or cold.

• Nervousness, fatigue, giddiness, acute discomfort, and ocular illness problems are conditions where it should be avoided. 

• Red eyes and excruciating eye ache Sinusitis or sinusitis-related headache

Considerations

• Patients must adhere to certain guidelines both throughout therapy and following their recuperation. 

• Avoid strong light at all costs because it exacerbates the strain.

• Either stay out of the sun or protect your eyes by using sunglasses or other eye protection.

• Limit how much time you spend in front of computers, phones, and televisions. 

• Limit reading and other activities that cause eye strain and irritation equally. 

• Your eyes are supposed to be fully relaxed.

 Before beginning any daily normal activities, such as eating, taking a hair bath, etc., see your doctor.