Tharpanam is employed as a treatment for ophthalmological diseases ranging from dryness of the eyes to neurodegenerative conditions like macular degeneration, optic nerve atrophy, etc. The patient is asked to lie supine with eyes closed. The word Tharpanam means to nourish.
A paste of ground black gram is put around the eyes and medicated ghee is poured into the socket of the paste. The patient is asked to open and close the eyes frequently. This procedure lasts for about one hour generally.
More than a Century of Health Care Tradition ...
More than a Century of Health Care Tradition ...
