Improved Eye Vision With Effective Herbal Remedies
Eyes see the world around us. There are vitamins and herbs to keep eyes bright and eye site strong.
Eyes are said to be “the mirror of the soul”. Eyes are one of the five senses no one wants to lose. Seeing the world that surrounds the day to day life would be so different should the eyes become weak or not function at all. There are many natural and healthy ways to keep eyes in top condition.
Antioxidants are provided by many herbs, fruits and vegetables that have been studied to be essential for good eye health. Foods rich in antioxidants have been shown to fight the risk of certain eye diseases as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Vitamins have been studied in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study for those at risk of macular degeneration. Eating foods rich in Vitamin C, E, and Zinc are essential in reducing age related eye diseases.
What foods and herbs are high in the antioxidants that should be eaten for good eye health. Try to keep one’s diet planned to include:
• Dark leafy vegetables
• Guava
• Peas
• Broccoli
• Squash
• Carrots
• Yellow potatoes
• Corn
• Oranges
• Eggs, especially the yolks
Herbs that are eaten like vegetables include
• Nettle
• Dandelion
• Calendula
• Chrysanthemum
• Lamb’s quarters
When the diet isn’t enough to give the body all the nutrients for healthy eyes, herbs and vitamins can be ingested through use of supplements. These supplements are available through health food stores, herbalists and green grocery. There are several vitamins and herbs to consider including in daily supplements: bilberry, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, grapeseed, omega 3, and lutein. Another herb used in many mixtures for eyes is called eyebright and this can be found already mixed at the local health or herb store. Drink plenty of water to flush the system of toxins that can contribute to poor health and affect the health of the eyes. Being dehydrated will dry the eyes as it dries out the rest of the body causing damage.
Herbal Remedies to Mix at Home
For improved night vision and to strengthen the eyes use one of the following drinks two to three times daily. Drink 8 ounces of blueberry juice, organic is best, to boost vision ability at night. Take bilberry in a tincture form and add 30 drops to 8 ounces of water to be taken daily. Carrot juice, made with a juicer or purchased from a green grocer, is good to drink every day for improved eye site.
Herbs can be used to reduce puffiness around the eyes due to irritants and to reduce eye strain due to over use in front of the computer. Tea bags with green tea leaves or chamomile leaves can be steeped for 5 to 10 minutes then allowed to cool. Place the tea bags on the closed eyes and relax for a few minutes. One can use the steeped tea on a cotton ball and wipe around the eye area. Drink the tea for soothing effects from the inside out. Green tea is a great source of antioxidants needed for over-all health. Green tea has been studied as a source to deter cataracts of the eyes.
Another herb that can be made into a tea that has natural healing properties and is a natural antioxidant is ginger. Ginger can be made into its own tea or added to others for add spice. A basic recipe for ginger tea is to cut the fresh ginger into small pieces and add to boiling water and allowed to steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Add hone and lemon to taste. A spicy treat that comes with so many natural healing properties, that is ginger.
Herbal tinctures can be taken internally to treat eye infections. Echinacea is known as a natural healing properties and ability to boost the immune system. Take as directed by an herbalist or homeopathic practioner for best results for the treatment of eye infections. Combining Goldenseal with Echinacea can have an increased benefit to the immune system and to fight in seasonal infections that can affect the eyes as during allergy season.
An herbalist will mix a mixture known as eyebright that can be used several ways to treat eyes and maintain eye health. Steep eyebright in boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes then strain the mixture. Using the remaining liquid and allowing the mixture to cool, the eyebright tea can be used with a cotton ball to bathe the eye area or used on a wash cloth as a compress. Eyebright has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe the eyes and surrounding tissues.
Keeping the eyes healthy and the eye’s vision strong is the ultimate goal as part of having a healthy body. Eating healthy and adding herbal mixtures can add to better vision, but also add to improved health and disease prevention.
Category: HERBAL REMEDIES, HERBAL TEAS, HERBS
