The Blueberry, Seriously?
Vacinium myritillus L also known as Bilberry in Britain. The story behind this is quite intriguing. During WWII, snipers and shot down pilots reported, that they could see way better in the dark. Those reports were enough to make researchers do their work. It was found that this forest fruit has high anthocyanosides content that is known for its benefit in microcirculation (The blood flow in the smallest vessels), but not only for the eye, other organs avail from this as well.
What made the soldiers to see better in the dark, was duo to the compound anthocyanosides which helps to boos the production of one particular pigment that can make the eyes to adapt better to lighting changes.
For this plant to be home grown, you must have an outdoor garden or an yard. It is a bushy plant that need space. It grows during the warm time of the year. For best harvest first choose one variety of the fruit and then head to look for another. The bushes will produce more and bigger berries, because during growth time they will cross pollinate. You might want to choose two varieties with different maturity time, as this will widen the time for harvest.
What made the soldiers to see better in the dark, was duo to the compound anthocyanosides which helps to boos the production of one particular pigment that can make the eyes to adapt better to lighting changes.
For this plant to be home grown, you must have an outdoor garden or an yard. It is a bushy plant that need space. It grows during the warm time of the year. For best harvest first choose one variety of the fruit and then head to look for another. The bushes will produce more and bigger berries, because during growth time they will cross pollinate. You might want to choose two varieties with different maturity time, as this will widen the time for harvest.
The Simple Common Green Tea
Like cucumber, you can place green tea bags over your eyes in order to erase those dark circles around the eyes. Along with that, it helps to reduce the swelling around the eyes.
The green tea is known for its vast number of varieties contains strong levels of tannin and antioxidants. One of the beneficial substances that helps in reducing the swelling around the eyes is the caffeine in it.
The tannin compound is known with its astringent effect, which reduces the dilation of the blood vessels and most importantly for the eye, the capillaries.
Several more studies revealed that, the green tea also contains zeaxanthin, vitamin C & E, lutein. It is a herb that can be grown out door and indoor as well, relatively easy compared to other herbs.
The green tea is known for its vast number of varieties contains strong levels of tannin and antioxidants. One of the beneficial substances that helps in reducing the swelling around the eyes is the caffeine in it.
The tannin compound is known with its astringent effect, which reduces the dilation of the blood vessels and most importantly for the eye, the capillaries.
Several more studies revealed that, the green tea also contains zeaxanthin, vitamin C & E, lutein. It is a herb that can be grown out door and indoor as well, relatively easy compared to other herbs.
Turmeric
The turmeric, a perennial plant of the ginger family that is wide known that has medicinal and health properties as a herb and also positive effect on the human eyesight.
The plant is capable to boots eye's health with reduction of the oxidation of the eye lens. According to research, oxidation of the lens is one of the major causes of many eye disorders.
Turmeric also contains curcumin content that is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Research shows that this makes turmeric effective in reducing inflammation that is usually associated with dry eyes.
The plant is capable to boots eye's health with reduction of the oxidation of the eye lens. According to research, oxidation of the lens is one of the major causes of many eye disorders.
Turmeric also contains curcumin content that is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Research shows that this makes turmeric effective in reducing inflammation that is usually associated with dry eyes.
It can be grown outdoors and indoor environment, but with decent air ventilation and requires warm temperatures as it is a tropical plant.
There fore it requires well drain soil and regular watering. If you live in warm country you will find easily to grow it in your garden.
Also, the plant is widely used in Indian cousin as a spice. What is different with this herb, is that one must not harvest or consume its leaves, but rather its roots.
And if you choose to try growing it, be advised that it can take up to 10 months to develop new roots.
There fore it requires well drain soil and regular watering. If you live in warm country you will find easily to grow it in your garden.
Also, the plant is widely used in Indian cousin as a spice. What is different with this herb, is that one must not harvest or consume its leaves, but rather its roots.
And if you choose to try growing it, be advised that it can take up to 10 months to develop new roots.
Goldenseal
A North American woodland plant of the buttercup family, with a bright yellow root that is applicable in herbal medicine.
This plant has astringent effect, but to be health giving to the eyes, it has to be made into eyewash or eye drops. Along with its healthy eye-effect, it is also known that it is quite effective against infections, like staphylococcus and trachoma.
The part that is used in medicine is its roots. Its origin are Canadian and it also thrives in eastern US. The Ohio, West Virgina, New York, Indiana, Kentucky states are cultivating this plant. If you have decided to cultivate and grow this plant, acquire pots with well drained soil, which must be rich in humus and to be placed on a shady place, around 65% of its lifespan must live in shade.
This plant has astringent effect, but to be health giving to the eyes, it has to be made into eyewash or eye drops. Along with its healthy eye-effect, it is also known that it is quite effective against infections, like staphylococcus and trachoma.
The part that is used in medicine is its roots. Its origin are Canadian and it also thrives in eastern US. The Ohio, West Virgina, New York, Indiana, Kentucky states are cultivating this plant. If you have decided to cultivate and grow this plant, acquire pots with well drained soil, which must be rich in humus and to be placed on a shady place, around 65% of its lifespan must live in shade.