Eye Bath Frame Netra BastiTarpana Apparatus
Eye Bath Frame Netra BastiTarpana Apparatus (Sanskrit: Netra Basti Patra / Netra Tarpana Frame) is an instrument used in modern ayurvedic devices. A dough dam (traditionally made from Urad dal/black gram flour) formed around the eyes to hold warm medicated ghee over the open eyes. Modern versions include reusable frames or molds that replace the dough dam.
| Sanskrit name | Netra Basti Patra / Netra Tarpana Frame |
|---|---|
| Ayurvedic category | Modern Ayurvedic Devices |
A dough dam (traditionally made from Urad dal/black gram flour) formed around the eyes to hold warm medicated ghee over the open eyes. Modern versions include reusable frames or molds that replace the dough dam.
Where is it described in the classical texts?
Sushruta Samhita Uttara Tantra (Shalakya Tantra - ophthalmology section); Ashtanga Hridaya Uttarasthana Chapter 16. Netra Tarpana is one of the Kriyakalpas (ophthalmic procedures) of Shalakya Tantra.
How is it used traditionally?
Eye rejuvenation, dry eyes, eye strain (computer vision syndrome), early cataracts, refractive errors, optic nerve nourishment, and prevention of eye diseases. Medicated ghee (Triphala Ghrita, Mahatriphala Ghrita|Mahatriphala Ghrita) is used.
Traditional materials
- Urad dal (black gram) flour dough for dam
- Pure cow ghee as base
- Medicated ghee (various formulations)
Modern variants
- Silicone Netra Basti frames
- Reusable plastic eye dam frames
- 3D-printed Netra Basti molds
- Disposable adhesive eye dams
Regulatory status
- India Cdsco: Frames/molds not classified as medical devices. Medicated ghee preparations regulated as Ayurvedic medicines under AYUSH.
- Us Fda: Silicone frames could potentially fall under Class I general controls if marketed for therapeutic ophthalmic use.
- Eu Mdr: May require Class I or IIa classification if marketed as an ophthalmic therapeutic device.
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