The EYES - The organs that are the most significant and sensitive one in our body. They may encounter countless symptoms, from minor to major ones such as redness and mild irritation to very serious problems, which if neglected, over time could lead to blindness.
In the past decade, numerous job positions has emerged that utilize the use of computers, therefore lots of hours staring at the monitor. Despite that, humans often tend to watch TV at home while getting back from work, increasing the dose of irradiation.
In the past decade, numerous job positions has emerged that utilize the use of computers, therefore lots of hours staring at the monitor. Despite that, humans often tend to watch TV at home while getting back from work, increasing the dose of irradiation.
Unfortunately, few people that work in front of displays and monitors realize on what stress they put their eyesight. In order one to maintain a good healthy eyesight, there are some practices from aviation that could relax the eye, foods that help the eye do better job and most important, herbs that can help restore or improve the normal functionality of the eyes.
Eyebright
Well, the name speaks for itself, its botanical name is Euphrasia officinalis from the family of Scrophulariaceae. It is known from ancient times, that the plant has the properties to preserve the eyesight of a man. Thus, biologist decided to conduct several studies in order to verify the verbal story of the herb.
One of the many studies conducted, one was led throughout 12 European ophthalmologist clinics, where doctors were giving their patients a dose a day in form of eye drops. The patients were diagnosed with inflammatory or catarrhal conjunctivitis In around 20% of the patients was observed improvements and the other 80% was seen complete recovery.
Now you know how much the herb can give you. If you interested in growing it, be advised that it is a small gentle plant, reaching a height from 2 to 5 inches (6cm to 15cm). It can grow on heath or dry pastures. It thrives most on soil rich with chalk. It flowers from July to September. Its leaves are deeply cut and small. The color varies from white to yellow and sometimes in purple.
One of the many studies conducted, one was led throughout 12 European ophthalmologist clinics, where doctors were giving their patients a dose a day in form of eye drops. The patients were diagnosed with inflammatory or catarrhal conjunctivitis In around 20% of the patients was observed improvements and the other 80% was seen complete recovery.
Now you know how much the herb can give you. If you interested in growing it, be advised that it is a small gentle plant, reaching a height from 2 to 5 inches (6cm to 15cm). It can grow on heath or dry pastures. It thrives most on soil rich with chalk. It flowers from July to September. Its leaves are deeply cut and small. The color varies from white to yellow and sometimes in purple.
Ginko Biloba
Actually this one is a tree. Unless you have a house with big yard, forget to grow this in your apartment. However it is a very common tree that can be seen in urban parks.
It is recorded that ancients had used this herb to remedy not only the eyesight, but also the central nervous system illnesses. Upon those findings, scientists had conducted studies on Gingo Biloba's medicinal qualities. It is now confirmed that this herb is selective cerebro-vascular dilator. It was discovered that it enhances circulation and increase the blood flow at the back of the eye. The herb now is associated that it can improve one's condition suffering from macular degeneration or glaucoma.
It is recorded that ancients had used this herb to remedy not only the eyesight, but also the central nervous system illnesses. Upon those findings, scientists had conducted studies on Gingo Biloba's medicinal qualities. It is now confirmed that this herb is selective cerebro-vascular dilator. It was discovered that it enhances circulation and increase the blood flow at the back of the eye. The herb now is associated that it can improve one's condition suffering from macular degeneration or glaucoma.
Milk ThistleIts botanical name is Silybum marianum a very common plant that you can see even in the parks. People say that "the eyes are windows to the soul", but herbalist worldwide also say that the eyes are the window to your liver condition. Week eyes (slow focus time), blurry vision are early signs that your liver is experiencing hard times. Ergo, what is bad for the liver is also bad for the eyes. Why liver condition reflects on our eyesight? It is because, this organ stores fat soluble vitamins and glutathoine, which are responsible for healing the eye. |
SaffronActually this is a pure flower, however this doesn't stop people to use it as a herb and culinary spice. People associate this plant with better eyesight. There were trials held in different locations, that confirmed the participant reported faster vision improvement. Afterwards, other researchers emerged to study this plant further. What they found additionally, that the saffron can improve the retinal flicker sensitivity in people diagnosed with early macular degeneration. The saffron is grown relatively easy, it requires well drained soil. It flourish well in environment with average amounts of moisture, but do best during summer on dry sites when it is dormant. This flowery spicy plant will be great addition for your home garden, and afterwards it can be used as a spice for your meals. |
Fennel
The fennel, it is a plant that can be qualified as vegetable and as a herb, chefs use it as a spice and some make tea with it, duo to the fact that its bulbs, seeds, leaves and stems are consumable. Thus it is not only adds great taste to our meals, but also it has medicinal qualities as well.
It can reduce the pain in people with watery eyes. The plant provide to the organism relief and can strengthen your eyes. Moreover, raw fennel or tea from it can relieve almost to a point to be a cure the glaucoma and cataracts.
It is a plant that can be easily grown and does not require intensive care. It grows in the wild as an invasive plant, that can inhabit areas such as roadsides, coastal areas, hill tops and forests. However, wild fennel differs from the domestic one. The wild one, doesn't develops bulbs. The fennel itself is a perennial plant, and if you intend to grow it, plant it after the last cold days of winter.
The seeds tend to germinate when the temperature of the soil is between 50° and 70° F. If you have other spice/vegie plant alike in your indoor/outdoor garden, make sure to plant the fennel distant from others as it will cross pollinate with the other plants.
It can reduce the pain in people with watery eyes. The plant provide to the organism relief and can strengthen your eyes. Moreover, raw fennel or tea from it can relieve almost to a point to be a cure the glaucoma and cataracts.
It is a plant that can be easily grown and does not require intensive care. It grows in the wild as an invasive plant, that can inhabit areas such as roadsides, coastal areas, hill tops and forests. However, wild fennel differs from the domestic one. The wild one, doesn't develops bulbs. The fennel itself is a perennial plant, and if you intend to grow it, plant it after the last cold days of winter.
The seeds tend to germinate when the temperature of the soil is between 50° and 70° F. If you have other spice/vegie plant alike in your indoor/outdoor garden, make sure to plant the fennel distant from others as it will cross pollinate with the other plants.
These are just few of the many herbs, that you can grow in your kitchen or indoor garden. For somebody whose hobby is gardening, these multipurpose herbs might be a great addition for healthy living.
To be continued ....
To be continued ....