Panchakarma Tool
Netra Basti Yantra
The Netra Basti Yantra is a professional-grade acrylic instrument designed for Netra Tarpana (also known as Netra Basti), one of the five classical Kriyakalpa procedures described in the Sushruta Samhita and Ashtanga Hridayam. In this traditional Ayurvedic eye care practice, lukewarm medicated ghee is gently retained over the eyes while the client lies supine. The ghee nourishes and soothes the delicate eye area, offering a deeply calming and restorative experience rooted in thousands of years of Ayurvedic tradition.
How to use
Have the recipient lie supine. Place a Yantra over each eye and seal the outer rim to the skin with a small ring of Masha (urad dal) flour paste to form a watertight reservoir. Pour lukewarm medicated ghee through the opening until the lashes are covered, and ask the recipient to gently open and close the eyes. Retain for the prescribed time, then drain, remove the paste and rest the eyes. For use by trained practitioners.
Benefits
- Structural consistency, no risk of the reservoir collapsing or deforming during longer sessions
- Standardised volume, ensures even ghee coverage across treatments
- Significantly reduced preparation time
- Easy to clean and reuse between clients
- Transparent material allows the practitioner to observe the eye area during therapy
Specifications
- Material
- Food-grade acrylic
- Size
- Approx. 7 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm each
- In the box
- Two cups, one per eye
For professionals
The practice
Netra Basti is the classical Ayurvedic ritual of bathing the eyes in warm clarified butter, traditionally Triphala Ghritham, held within a sealed reservoir around the eye. A practice of deep rest for eyes wearied by screens, wind and strain.
How it is used
- Have the recipient lie on the back with the head level and still.
- Seat the Yantra around the eye and ensure a gentle, complete seal.
- Pour in comfortably warm Triphala Ghritham until the lashes are fully submerged.
- Invite the eye to open and close softly within the warm ghee for ten to fifteen minutes.
- Remove the ghee, wipe the area gently and rest the eyes away from bright light.
Material & care
- Wash with warm water and a mild soap after each session.
- Dry completely before storing.
- Use only clarified butter or oil in the vessel.
Learn more about Netra Basti Yantra
Which ghee is used for Netra Basti?
Classically Triphala Ghritham, warmed gently until just comfortably warm, never hot.
How long does a session last?
Ten to fifteen minutes per eye, followed by quiet rest away from bright light and screens.
How often is Netra Basti practised?
Traditionally in short series of consecutive days under a practitioner's guidance; as a home ritual, occasional sessions of rest for tired eyes.
