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8 Most Effective Herbal Remedies For Myopia

8 Most Effective Herbal Remedies For Myopia

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness and short-sightedness, affects many people. It is a condition in which you are not able to see distant things very clearly and things at a distance appear blurred to you. Myopia occurs due to a refractive error in the eyes. Normally, the focus of distant objects falls on the surface of the retina, but when you have myopia the focus falls in front of the retina.

This results in blurring of objects seen at a distance. It makes your eyes feel tired and might give you a headache. Of course, it is very irritating when you can’t read a sign from a distance and everything else appears blurred! If left untreated, myopia may result in retinal degeneration and a person may even lose vision permanently.

Myopia is especially worrying in children as they are unable to focus on the blackboard as to what is written on it. Do not worry. There is no need to use glasses, contact lenses or opt for surgery. These herbal remedies will help improve your vision.

Herbal Remedies For Myopia

1. Triphala

Triphala is an ancient Indian traditional ayurvedic herbal preparation that is very useful in improving vision. It consists of the fruit extracts of beleric, Indian gooseberry, and yellow myrobalan. This is a very potent mixture which helps to strengthen the muscles of your eyes and is very beneficial in treating myopia if consumed regularly. You can get triphala from health food stores, or order it online.

You can also prepare it at home by making a mixture of the fresh fruits or their extracts. Add an ounce of triphala into two cups of boiled and cooled water. You need to wash your eyes with this decoction every morning and evening. Drink the remaining solution. This eye tonic treats nearsightedness and removes redness of the eyes. Triphala is also beneficial for your digestive system, allowing a better absorption of nutrients.

 Triphala

2. Dogwood (Piscidia erythrina)

Also known as Jamaican dogwood, this species of trees and shrubs are mostly found in Europe, North America and Eastern Europe. It is grown popularly in Jamaica where it is revered as an herb that heals many ailments. Its leaves are used to treat myopia as it helps make the eye muscles stronger. A tea of dried and powdered dogwood leaves should be prepared. Infuse a teaspoon of dogwood leaves in a bowl of boiling water.

Dogwood

Let it cool a little. Then soak a piece of medicinal gauze in this herbal tea. Lie down and cover your eyes with this gauze for at least fifteen minutes. Let the tea do its work! Do it for three days in a row every week. Don’t do anything for the next four days. Take a break after three weeks and give a month’s rest to your eyes. Again, restart the whole process. This will help treat the myopia if done regularly, as explained above.

3. Chicory (Cichorium endivia)

Also known as endive, chicory is useful in treating myopia. It is a woody perennial herbaceous plant that is a very rich source of vitamin A. It helps maintain eye health and is very beneficial to a person suffering from myopia eye condition.

Chicory

A mixture of chicory juice, carrot, celery and parsley juice should be prepared. This mixture is very potent and helps nourish the optical nerves and the muscles of the eyes. Drink it every day in order to get rid of your myopia.

4. Bilberry

Bilberry (vaccinium myrtillus) is an herb that contains very powerful antioxidant. It protects your eyes from the damage caused by harmful free radicals. Bilberry also helps improve vision and is used popularly to treat myopia. It is useful in shrinking cataracts and reduces macular degeneration of your eyes.

Bilberry

This property is helpful in preventing the harm caused to your eyes by myopia. You can eat fresh bilberries every day which will help improve your vision. Bilberry fruit extracts can also be taken twice a day.

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5. Licorice

Licorice is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra which has a sweet flavor. It is an herbal perennial plant commonly grown to remove an extract that is used in many candies and sweets to give them a sweet flavor. Licorice has very strong anti-inflammatory properties and is very valuable in the treatment of myopia.

licorice

Take half a teaspoon each of licorice root powder and honey. Consume this mixture with a cup of milk twice every day on an empty stomach. This is an effective treatment that will improve your vision and cure the myopia when done regularly.

6. Grape Seed

Grape seed extracts are rich sources of antioxidants that are beneficial in protecting your eyes from diseases and maintain eye health. This extract can help cure mild myopia when taken regularly.

grape seeds

It helps strengthen the eye muscles and should be taken twice a day, mixed with some water or honey. Grape seed can make your blood thinner and is not recommended for people who are having blood thinners. Discuss with your doctor if you intend to use it.

7. Eyebright

Eyebright (Euphrasia) is a species of flowering herbaceous wild plants found in Europe. Its name implies that it has been used since ancient times in herbal medicines to treat eye problems. This herb contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which are very beneficial in treating many eye ailments. It helps improve eye sight and provides a good quality of vision.

Eyebright

Add a teaspoon of dried eyebright powder to two cups of boiling water. Let it steep for ten minutes. Cool the solution as use it to apply compresses to your eyes. Lie down and apply the compress for fifteen minutes on closed eyes. Repeating this at least four to five times a day will prove beneficial in treating your myopia after a few months of regular application.

8. Indian Gooseberry

Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica), or amla, is a deciduous tree and a very popular medicinal herb. The fruits of this tree possess antibacterial and antiviral properties. These fruits are one of the riches sources of vitamin C and very beneficial for our health.

Indian Gooseberry

They act as an effective tonic for our all eye related problems. Fresh amla juice should be taken with some honey everyday to prevent an eye condition like myopia. You can also take a tablespoon of dry powdered seeds, mix with honey, and have them on regular basis.


Caution: Please use Home Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.