It is rightly said that “eyes are windows to your soul”. With the changes in the nature of work and work environment, eyes are the most overworked part of the body. This day-to-day stress is easily reflected in your eyes in the form of various eye problems like blurred vision, pain, eye stye, etc. With adequate eye care you can easily prevent such eye related problems. There are many herbs which are effective in proper eye care.
Some of the herbs for eye care are listed below:
- Coriander Seeds: Coriander seed decoction when used as eyewash is effective in treating conjunctivitis. Coriander seed decoction is highly effective in relieving redness, burning sensation and swelling of the eyes.
- Parsley: This is one of the most effective herbs for eye care. Raw juice of parsley is highly effective in treating eye problems like weak eyes, sluggishness of the pupils, cataract, corneal ulcer, conjunctivitis and opthalmia.
- Marigold: Marigold herb effectively treats stressed eyes. When stressed eyes are washed with the cold infusion of the herb, it gives a cooling effect to the eyes. It is observed that marigold is also effective in treating conjunctivitis.
- Indian Gooseberry: It is considered to be an excellent herb for eye care. Indian gooseberry is used in treating many ocular problems. Indian gooseberry is highly effective in treating glaucoma and conjunctivitis. For better results it should be taken with honey.
- Aniseed: Aniseed is considered to be highly beneficial in curing cataract. For effective results it is advisable to take one tbsp of Aniseed powder twice a day.
- Carrot: Carrots are rich source of Vitamin A and beta-carotene. Vitamin A plays a vital role in strengthening eyes and preventing night blindness.
- Acacia: Freshly prepared paste of acacia leaves is highly effective in treating conjunctivitis. It helps in relieving redness, itchiness and watery sore eyes.
- Indian Sorrel: This herb is considered to have exceptional properties which are beneficial in treating many ocular problems. To prevent your eyes from stress just put few drops of its leaves juice in the eyes. Besides preventing eye strain it helps in preventing cataract.
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February 27th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Nice writer,Indian Gooseberry: It is considered to be an excellent herb for eye care. Indian gooseberry is used in treating many ocular problems.