| Keyword | Tarpan`a |
| Type | C. |
| Etymology/ Definition | तर्पयतीति तर्पणम् । च. सू. ७।२१ चक्रपाणि तर्पणम् तृप्तिजनकम् । सु. सू. ४५।३ डल्हण |
| Reference | S.Su.45/ 3 D`alhan`a, S.U.18/5, A.H.Su.24/4 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – satiating, refreshing |
| Implied Meaning | 1. Akshitarpan`a – It is one of the ophthalmic procedures. 2. It is one of the functions of Dravya inducing satiating feeling. |
| Elaboration | The procedure in which the unctuous drug is retained around the eye for a stipulated period of time for a purpose of either curing the disease or to maintain healthy status of eyes is called Akshitarpan`a. It is performed in morning and evening and it is administered at moderate time of the year. Akshitarpan`a is done with various unctuous substances like Ghritaman`d`a , medicated milk, medicated Ghee, Vasaa etc. |
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