Using Herbs For:	Natural Treatments for Vision and Eye Care	Herbal Remedies
: Conjunctivitis : : Eye care - Vision :

Herbs for Vision

There are many herbal treatments for high blood sugar and diabetes. Some may even work well enough that you may be able to avoid taking prescription drugs and their side effects. However, If you are currently under medical treatment, be aware that there are many interactions and contradictions to be considered if you mix drugs and herbs. It is generally not a good idea.

The name Euphrasia is of Greek origin, it is thought to have been given the plant from the valuable properties attributed to is as an eye medicine preserving eyesight and so bringing gladness into the life of the sufferer...M. Grieve

Using Herbal Eyecare Remedies

Using Herbs for :Night Blindness Bilberry Bilberry is one of the most trusted herbal medicines for eye health. Bilberry fruits contain chemicals called anthocyanosides that support good circulation in the small capillaries around the eyes. The rich purple color of bilberries testifies to their antioxidant properties that help to fend off free radical damage. For night blindness no prescription counterpart exists. Take bilberry in teas and capsules and extracts. 1

Using Herbs for :Eyesight, eye infections Eyebright Eyebright is a traditional herb for eyesight that has tons of folklore and empirical evidence for properties attributed to is as an eye medicine preserving eyesight, but little to no modern science supports its use. Still a favorite of herbalists as an eyewash to reduce inflammation of irritated eyes. Chickweed, cornflowers and calendula are also good choices to use either in compress or eyewash applications 6

Natural Vision and Eye Care Information

• Conjunctivitis : An almost universally available remedy for pinkeye, green tea, like black tea, helps reduce inflammation and fight viral and bacterial infection.
• Eye care - Vision : Herbs like ginkgo, ginger and bilberry strengthen the capillaries in the retina and play an important role in eye health.

Natural Remedies for Eye Care and Vison Health: References

1. Duke, James The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook .(December 15, 2000)
2. Linda B. White, M.D., Steven Foster. Herbal Drugstore (2003)
3. Robert B Tisserand, The Art of Aromatherapy (1977)
4. Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988)
5. Steven Foster and Yue chongxi, Herbal Emissaries (1992)
6. Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vols 1, II (1931)
7. Richo Cech, Making Plant Medicine (2000)
8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
9. Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)
10. Adele Dawson, Herbs: Partners in Life (2000)
11. Penelope Ody, Home Herbal (1995)