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Your eyes are one of your most important senses, which is why it’s important to look after them and keep them healthy.
There are a wide range of medicines and supplements and eye drops that can help you, but you can also improve your vision with herbs. Healing the eyes with herbs may be even more effective as there is no fear of adverse side effects. Of course, you should check with a specialist before doing so.
In fact, there are many herbs that are specifically recommended for the eyes and if you regularly consume them in some form, you can be sure that your eyes will stay healthy.
We now present to you these herbs, here are the 10 best herbs for the eyes:
Eyebright
The eyebright is one of the best eye health herb. The flowers resemble the eye, which is why it is said that the herb is for the organ as it is shaped. It helps relieve redness and itching which are signs of conjunctivitis. Some studies suggest that it can cure more than 80% of patients. For macular degeneration, herbal medicine may be eye-cheering grass. It makes a great tea. Just add 3 teaspoons of dried eyebright grass to 3 dl of boiling water. Strain the resulting brew after 10 minutes and let it stand for a while to cool. Then soak 2 cotton balls in it and simply place them on your closed eyelids. You can repeat this procedure up to 2-3 times a day. The ancient Greeks believed that eyebright was not only good for the eyes but also improved your mood. You can even use it for acid reflux and it can relieve bloating.
Milk thistle
Milk thistle is an extraordinary herb for the eyes, which can also improve liver health. It is a true herb for the eyes. It is also a great support for the liver and eyes. Able to fight harmful free radicals and even lowers blood sugar levels.
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba has been used for centuries as an eye remedy. It has been used for centuries to improve circulation and increase blood flow in the eye.
Fennel
It can bring great relief to inflamed eyes. A tea made from raw fennel is very good for eye problems.
Saffron
This rare spice also improves eyesight and can be very good for cataracts.
Blueberries
Very high in anthocyanosides, they are extremely beneficial for the eyes. It has a great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect. Able to help with macular degeneration and even reduces inflammation of the retina. It even improves visual acuity.
Green tea
Helps to reduce the appearance of bags under the eyes and wrinkles. Helps reduce puffiness around the eyes. The ingredients in it are very good for the heart and liver.
Turmeric
Has very beneficial effects. Prevents the oxidation of the lens of the eye, which can be one of the main causes of eye diseases. It has an extraordinary anti-inflammatory effect which can also help prevent dry eyes.
Grape seed extract
This is one of the best herbal remedies for the eyes. Grape seed extract contains many phytochemicals that are very beneficial for the eyes.
Goldenseal
It has astringent properties, reduces inflammation and has antibiotic effects.
For the eyes, a herbal remedy, even walnut leaves can be effective.
Walnut leaf tea for the eyes is usually used to treat barley or corneal inflammation. If you rub the decoction of walnut leaf on the closed eyelid, it can also relieve eye pain and burning sensation.
It is recommended to drink walnut leaf tea for cataracts that are beginning to appear. It is also mixed with chamomile and plantain to banish dry eyes.
If you are looking for a herb for eye inflammation, chamomile is a safe choice.
This is no accident, as chamomile herbal tea for eyes can be excellent. It strengthens the eyes, relieves fatigue as well as can be used as an external eye treatment if you feel nerve pain in your eyes. If you feel stinging pain in your eyes, put chamomile extract boiled in milk on your closed eyes and you will feel relief. This can also be very good for conjunctivitis as a rinse externally. Also very effective for this problem is sage tea which is a great antiseptic and anti-inflammatory herb.
It is important to know that herbal remedies are by no means a substitute for eye care, but they can be a great help in improving eye health.
In addition to herbs, vitamins are also worth mentioning.
Vitamin A plays a very important role in eye health. It contributes to the health of the cornea that lines the outside of the eyeballs. Vitamin A deficiency can lead to blindness and corneal damage. Carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkin are also great sources of vitamin A.
The next important vitamin is vitamin E. Vitamin E is a very powerful antioxidant that also protects the cells of the eye from free radicals. It’s worth getting vitamin E into your body as this will prevent cataracts from developing. Salmon, avocados, green salads and seeds are also very good sources of vitamin E.
And the third very important one is lutein. Lutein protects the retina, the nerve membrane that is important for vision. Unfortunately, a lack of lutein can lead to vision loss and damage to the retina.
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Best herbs for eye inflammation
- Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
- Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
- Green tea (Camellia sinensis)
- Black tea (Camellia sinensis)
- Euphrasia (Euphrasia officinalis), commonly known as eyebright
- Aloe vera
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