Of the numerous Ayurvedic treatments we have often spoken with enthusiasm and curiosity

But traditional Ayurvedic practices are a very vast universe. So we show you today a treatment not yet mentioned by us, yet fascinating, very special and specific to the eyes: vast netra .

How large netra works

The practice of netra vasti is part of the Netra Chikitsa or Ayurvedic ophthalmology.

It consists of a cleansing and purifying treatment of the eyes with both curative and preventive functions . It is performed by an operator who mixes a mixture of flour, water and medicinal herbs, positioned on the patient's eyes so as to form a sort of cavity, into which the clarified butter will be poured, otherwise called ghee .

Those who receive the treatment are invited to perform eye exercises for about ten minutes before the paste is removed and the face thoroughly cleansed. These movements have the function of penetrating the butter in depth to capture all the beneficial properties.

Netra vasti can be followed and preceded by a series of regenerating massages for the face or by some simple breathing or relaxation exercises.

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What are the benefits of vast netra?

Finding a center that practices netra vasti in Italy is not easy, even in large cities. And yet the advocates of this treatment invite us to make an effort in research because there would be so many advantages . Here are some:

• Eliminates impurities, relieves dry eyes and improves vision
• It gives deep relaxation to the eye muscles - and consequently to the face - erasing fatigue, tiredness and headaches due to tension in this area.
• It smoothes out wrinkles, improves dark circles and brightens the eyes.
• Relieves discomfort caused by excessive use of devices such as PCs, TVs, smartphones and video games.
• Improve vision

In the following video, an operator performs the vast netra treatment