Ayurvedic Herbs for improving Eyesight • Amla fruit is an anti-aging tonic or Rasayana in Ayurveda, rich in vitamin C and anti-oxidants. Amalaki is wonderful in maintaining pitta balance, and supports liver cleansing. Amala berry is specifically known as a “Chakshushya”, which means “that which strengthens the eyes”. Extract the juice of fresh amla and drink 20 ml twice daily. • Asparagus - Mix 1 teaspoon of powdered asparagus in half teaspoon of honey. Take the mixture twice daily with warm cow’s milk. • Bhringraj - When Bhringraj herb or amla herb oil or paste is applied over eyes, they help in improving eye vision. • Black pepper- Black pepper powder should be mixed with honey o improve eyesight. • Ghee - Rub a small amount of ghee on soles of the feet to improve eye vision. • Garlic - The juice extracted from fresh garlic is used for regaining lost eyesight. • Rose petals - Freshly extracted juice of properly cleaned rose petals, which can be used both internally and externally for improving eye vision. • Liquorice - Take approximately half to 1 teaspoon of liquorice powder with cow’s milk twice daily. This powder can also be mixed with ghee or honey. • Castor oil – one drop at bedtime in the eye helps to lubricate the cornea, reducing eye strain and irritation. In India, a black eyeliner called “Kajal” made of Castor oil and burnt camphor is applied under the eyes to keep them cool. Mothers especially apply Kajal on babies to sharpen their vision, and protect their children from someone’s “evil eye”. • Triphala - Triphala is an important medicine for eye health, especially blurred vision or to prevent the development of cataract.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:39:55 +0000
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