Indriya Chikitsa
Sensory Organs Treatments in Kathmandu
Precise therapies for the doors of perception: the eyes, the nose, the channels that bring the world in.
2 treatments, from Rs. 2,500, at Nepveda in Babarmahal, Kathmandu. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 AM to 7 PM. Every therapy below can be booked on its own or set inside a consultation-led package.
Nasya
Nasal administration of medicated oils or ghee for disorders of the head, neck, brain, nose, throat, and sensory organs, because the nose is considered the gateway to the brain.
Traditionally used for. ENT: chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, nasal congestion and sneezing. Nose: nasal polyps, inflammation and mucosal overgrowth, frequent cold or cough, loss of nasal immunity, blocked nose or deviated septum. Eyes: blurred vision, loss of ocular strength, dry, red, or inflamed eyes. Ears: tinnitus, hearing loss. Jaw: toothache, jaw stiffness, facial nerve irritation, trigeminal neuralgia, facial nerve pain and inflammation, Bell's palsy. Head: headache, migraine, insomnia, dizziness, anxiety, memory loss, poor concentration, epilepsy, hair fall, premature greying, dandruff, dry scalp.
- 60 minRs. 3,500
Netra Tarpana
Retention of medicated ghee on the eyes for a specific period.
Traditionally used for. Dryness: dry eye syndrome, restores tear film and moisture, treats digital eye strain, post-surgery dryness. Refractive errors: myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism. Fatigue: relieves burning, watering, blurred vision, heaviness caused by screen overuse. Eye diseases: glaucoma, cataracts, optic neuritis or optic atrophy, retinitis pigmentosa or macular degeneration, allergic or seasonal conjunctivitis.
- 30 minRs. 2,500
Unsure which suits your constitution? Begin with a consultation. We'll listen first.
Questions about sensory organs treatments
- What is Nasya?
- Nasya is the administration of medicated oil or ghee through the nose after the face and neck are massaged and gently steamed. It is the classical Ayurvedic route for conditions of the head, sinuses, nose and throat, and takes about 60 minutes.
- What is Netra Tarpana?
- Warm medicated ghee is held over the open eyes inside a dough ring for a set time, around 30 minutes in total. It is traditionally used for dry eyes, digital eye strain and tired vision.
- Can I drive or use screens afterwards?
- After Netra Tarpana, vision is blurry for a short while, so do not drive straight away and keep off screens for the rest of the day. After Nasya, avoid cold air and cold drinks for a few hours.
- Who should tell the therapist before booking?
- Anyone with an eye infection, recent eye surgery, a fever, a nosebleed tendency, or who is pregnant. Contact lenses must come out before Netra Tarpana.
- How many Nasya sessions are usual?
- A single session is complete in itself; for chronic sinus or allergy complaints, the physician may suggest a short course of several sessions on consecutive days.