Tarpana
Treatment for eye diseases like Timira. Alleviates Pitta-Timira and Pitta-Kacha
Modern description
Tarpana is a rejuvenating Ayurvedic therapy for the eyes, used to treat various eye diseases by balancing Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. It nourishes and strengthens the eyes, improving vision and alleviating discomfort.
Purpose
Treatment for eye diseases like Timira. Alleviates Pitta-Timira and Pitta-Kacha
Indications
- Debility
- Emaciation
- Convalescence
- Thirst
- Burning Sensation
- General Weakness
- Depleted Tissues (Dhatu Kshaya)
- Eye Diseases (Netra Roga)
Classical indications
- Sannipataja-Ragi-Timira
- Vata-Timira
- Pitta-Timira
- Kapha-Timira
- Rakta-Timira
- Parimlayini-Timira
- Aragi-Rakta-Timira
- Pitta-Kacha
Karma
- Brumhana
- Tarpana
- Balya
- Pushtida
- Rasayana
- Vrishya
Key ingredients
- Typically a combination of rice flour
- sugar
- ghee
- honey
- and milk . Cardamom
- saffron
- and other spices might be added in minute quantities for flavor and benefit.
Adult dose
100-200 ml, 1-2 times daily
Pediatric dose
N/A (External application)
Preparation steps
- Gather all necessary ingredients as per the formulation.
- Clean and sterilize all equipment.
- Prepare a decoction or extract as required.
- Mix the ingredients in the appropriate proportions.
- Heat the mixture to the required temperature.
- Filter the mixture through a sterile cloth.
- Allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm temperature before use.
Safety contraindications
- Acute eye infections
- Eye injuries
- Glaucoma