Akshi Tarpana - An Inside Review

Eyes are the very important organ for vision. It is proved that 80% of knowledge was gained through eyes. Vision problem are more common once we grow older, hence preventive measures should be taken right from the young age. Today whole world is looking towards Ayurveda for better treatment. Ayurveda emphasizes both on prevention and as well as cure. Akshi Tarpana (Eye Care Treatment) is a specialized Upakrama of Panchakarma treatment used to strengthen the orbital muscles and thus improves the functioning of eye. Akshi Tarpana splits into two words “Akshi” means eye and “Tarpana” means nourishment, in healthy people Eye Care Treatment is carried out to protect the eyes from degeneration due to ageing process and to improve the eye sight. The therapeutic effect is advocated for patients suffering from diseases of eye. Thus Akshi Tarpana is an excellent soothing, relaxing eye treatment to rejuvenate eyes and surrounding tissues