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7. Most Beneficial Ayurvedic Herbs For Strong Eye Vision

Our eyes go through so much in day-to-day life, especially in this day and age where we are constantly stuck on one or the other digital device. Ritika Krit, Founder, Kamree, lists down the most beneficial ayurvedic herbs that keep your eyes sharp and healthy.

According to the principles of Ayurveda, our body is a combination of three energies - Pitta, Vata, and Kapha. Eyes are majorly affected by Pitta Doshas as it gets worse with age, and generally, people complain about weak sight as they grow old.

Shalakya Tantra is one of the eight parts of Ayurveda, which explains the right way to take care of eyes. Other than aging, different factors can cause the decline of eye health, such as smoking, irregular patterns of sleep, long hours of screen time, air pollution, and hot water baths.

One of the earliest procedures to treat cataracts was done by an ayurvedic practitioner in India. Like any other ailment, Ayurvedic procedure incorporates herbal medicines, therapies, and holistic healing to treat it. Following are the most beneficial ayurvedic herbs that keep your eyes sharp and healthy.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is often used around the eyes for relaxation purposes. It also helps heal the damaged skin, relieves swelling and puffiness, moisturizes the area around, and gets rid of redness or irritation. You can take chopped aloe vera flesh and freeze it. You can massage the ice-cold aloe vera around your eyes to soothe them. You can use it daily.

Fennel

Fennel is yet another ingredient that has cooling energy. Fennel is a good source of Vitamin A and C, which are crucial vitamins for healthy eyes. You can utilize fennel in two ways; either you can make tea or wash your eyes with fennel water. The nutrients in fennel water help treat ailments like glaucoma. And also slows down the worsening of cataract.

Triphala

Triphala is the combination of three fruits - Haritaki, Amla, and Bibhitaki. The potent ayurvedic mixture helps balance the three energies in the body. The healing properties of Triphala help in lowering down the toxicity in the body. The potent herbs are rich in antioxidants, Vitamin C, which heals inflammation, oxidative stress in and around the eyes.

The Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo Biloba is a plant that helps treat various problems such as blood disorder, amnesia, and degrading eye health. The plant is native to China and is found in the form of capsules, tablets, and syrups. The antioxidant power of Ginkgo heals normal to intensive glaucoma.

Almonds

Everybody knows the power of almonds. In India, it's quite common to see mothers offering almonds to their children. The ideal way to consume almonds is to take 5-7 pieces per serving and soak them overnight. However, there is no wrong way to take them. Almonds are a great source of Vitamin E, which promotes the growth of healthy tissues and works on degrading eyesight caused by aging.

Calendula

Calendula flower is also known as Pot Marigold, is a potent herb for eye ailments. The herb is anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial. It is used to improve conditions like redness, swelling, mild irritations, and conjunctivitis.

To sum up

Simply incorporating herbs in your routine will not do the trick. The key is to work on holistic healing and balance bodily energies. Other than that, create more healthy habits such as less screen time, eye exercise, and the basic practice of acupressure. Regular sleep and healthy food. Needless to say, the eyes are an imperative part of our body, and it's better to take measures to care for our body rather than curing it from serious ailments in the future.