AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS
Netra
Tarpanam
Medicated ghee pooled around the eyes inside dough rings to nourish and relax them. Used for eye strain, dryness, screen fatigue and tired eyes. Also covers eye cleansing. Arogya Retreatt, Bahadurgarh.
01WHAT IT IS
नेत्र तर्पण · Netra, the eyes, and tarpana, nourishment
Netra Tarpanam bathes the eyes in warm medicated ghee. Dough rings are shaped around each eye socket and filled with ghee at body temperature, and you are asked to gently open and close the eyes so that the preparation reaches every surface. The eyes rest in the ghee for a set time, then it is removed and a mild eye wash follows.
It is Ayurveda's principal nourishing therapy for the eyes and is traditionally used for dryness, strain from screens and reading, tired or burning eyes, and as supportive care in a range of eye tendencies assessed by the practitioner. Eye cleansing, a shorter herbal wash, is offered on its own or as a preparation.
02HOW IT IS DONE AT AROGYA
- 01
Consultation confirms suitability and rules out active infection or recent eye surgery.
- 02
The face is cleansed and a gentle massage around the eyes may be given.
- 03
Dough rings are sealed around each eye and filled with warm medicated ghee.
- 04
You blink slowly at intervals as instructed, keeping the eyes in the ghee for around twenty minutes.
- 05
The ghee is removed, the eyes are washed with a herbal solution, and you rest with the eyes closed.
03BENEFITS
- Relieves dryness, strain and burning in the eyes
- Soothes eyes tired from screens, reading and travel
- Traditionally used to nourish and strengthen the eyes
- Relaxes the muscles around the eyes and eases headaches linked to eye strain
- Refreshes the appearance of the eye area
Often suited to
- Long hours of screen or close work
- Dry, gritty or tired eyes
- Guests on a Panchkarma or de-stress program
- Supportive care in eye tendencies assessed by the practitioner
Please tell us first
- Not given during conjunctivitis, styes or any active eye infection
- Avoided after recent eye surgery or injury
- Please mention glaucoma, cataract or other diagnosed eye conditions
- Contact lenses must be removed and not worn for the rest of the day
04WHAT TO EXPECT
Vision is slightly blurred for an hour or two afterwards while the ghee clears, so avoid driving and screens immediately after. Most guests describe the eyes as cool, rested and brighter by evening. A course of three to seven days is usual.
05IN OUR CATALOGUE
- Netra Tarpanam30 min
Full nourishing therapy with medicated ghee retained over the eyes.
- Eye Cleansing10 min
A gentle herbal eye wash offered on its own for refreshment or as a preparatory step.
This page is educational and describes the therapy as traditionally practised. It is not medical advice and does not replace consultation with a qualified practitioner. Suitability, preparation and duration are confirmed individually at Arogya Retreatt. Content reviewed September 2026.
06QUESTIONS
Common questions about Netra Tarpanam.
Does the ghee sting?
No. The ghee is medicated and warmed to body temperature, and most guests find it soothing. A brief mild sensation may occur when the eyes first open in the ghee and settles quickly.
Can I wear my spectacles afterwards?
Yes, once the ghee has cleared. Contact lenses should not be worn on the day of treatment.
Is it useful for computer eye strain?
It is one of the therapies most often chosen for screen fatigue and dryness, alongside advice on blinking, breaks and lighting.