October 6, 2008

Butter Me Up

Netra Basti Eye Treatment

You put butter on everything. Bread, pancakes, lobster. Why not put it on your eye?

Nope, we’re not high. (Yet.)

Netra Basti is an Ayurvedic treatment that uses ghee (clarified butter) to cure ailments like strained vision, itchiness, dryness, and even glaucoma.

A ring of flour dough is placed over one eye at a time, then slightly warm ghee is poured in. As you open your lid, the slippery substance bathes your optic nerve. It sounds scary, but it works by nourishing and lubricating the deep connective tissues of the eye. Plus, it feels good: no stinging or burning.

While the ghee does its thing, you’ll get a hand and foot massage to distribute energy. There’s no buttery discharge or sudden blindness afterward (but you might want to remove your contacts).

Think of Netra Bastri as nature’s Visine.

You know how we like natural remedies.

Available by appointment only at Tulsi Ayurveda (484-319-1453 or tulsiayurveda.com).