Synonym:- Tarpan, Netra Tarpan, Netra Basti Netra tarpan means nourishment of eyes. Among all senses' organ, eyes are said to be the best and most important. Netra Basti is an effective ayurvedic treatment for rejuvenating and nourishing. In ayurveda we find the concept of chakshushya and many food items, medicine and procedures are written for eye care. Tarpan is an efficient therapy of ayurvedic eye care. The phrase Akshitarpana (Netra basti) is from Sanskrit where Akshi refers to Netra (Eye) and tarpana stands for nourishment. What is akshitarpan Akshi Tarpana is a unique procedure in Ayurveda, A wall is constructed with the paste prepared from Yava (barley) and Masha (black gram) around eye socket– Resembling a well to a height of two Angula –finger breadth,where herbal infused Ghrta (ghee) is placed over the eyes for a specific period of time. The herb-infused ghee nourishes and strengthens the eyes. It is brimhana in nature . Akshitarpan is done in following condition. Na
Ayurvedic Skin Brushing (Gharshan) Dry brushing is a traditional ayurvedic practice called gharshan . Dry brushing is a massage technique where you apply a dry brush to your skin and create friction by rubbing. A s per classical texts of Ayurveda, Udvartana (dry powder massage) is a similar and more practiced therapy than Gharshana. It's another one of the Dinacharya (daily routine) practices recommended within Ayurveda. Dry brushing is a simpler version of Udvartana, For those who find Udvartana too elaborate, Gharshana, or dry brushing, is a simpler and less time-consuming alternative to incorporate a similar technique to detoxify into your daily routine. Benefits of dry brushing (The friction caused by dry brushing) Stimulates lymphatic system. Help to remove ama (toxin) from the body. Removes dead cells from skin. Stimulate Kapha in the body and encourage movement and drainage of excess mucus. It promotes weight loss. Beautifying and reducing scars and lines if practiced aft