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Ayurveda Herbs & Home Remedies for Failing Vision
Losing vision or facing eye strain ? Ayurveda believes that the root cause in most of the cases of failing vision, especially in the younger age, lies with some reasons like –
- Habitual suppression of body urges
- or improper evacuation of the bowels
- as well as chronic cold and congestion.
Ayurveda Medications Help
- Therefore, Trifla or powder of the three Myrobalans (Amla, Harad and Baheda) is recommended both for internal as well as external purpose.
- You may also take some other Ayurvedic drugs of choice like Mahatriphla ghrita, Yashtimadhu churana, Saptamrit Lauha etc after consulting an Ayurveda physician.
- Particularly in case you have been suffering from chronic cold, there are a few beneficial medicated oils that need to be deeply inhaled along with the therapy.
Care of Eyes Is Mandatory
Daily eyewash has been since ages suggested by Ayurveda sages so as to be able to own the perfect natural vision life-long. Here are some recommendations that you need to follow –
- As daily routine, You need to wash your eyes everyday preferably with cold water.
- It is also suggested that prior to this act, the mouth be filled with water. This would make the eyes to be protruding out and better cleansing of the same could be accomplished.
- Other than this, local applications of medicated Anjanas have been recommended so as to keep the eyes clean and eye vision sharp.
- Also, according to Ayurveda, our eyesight is the product of Agni or the fire. Therefore it is particularly important to save the same from phlegm.
Ayurveda Analysis of Vision Loss
According to Ayurveda philosophy, ‘Drishti dosha’ or the failing vision problem is believed to result from nervous debility and also from long lasting ailments of constipation and common cold.
Ayurveda Home Remedies for Recovering Eye Sight
- The juice extracted from the fresh fruit of Amla is to be taken twice a day in a dose of 20 ml for the longevity of eyesight.
- Regular intake of pepper powder with honey acts as a boon for recovering the diminished vision.
- Rubbing the soles of the feet with mustard oil or ghee regularly may be of good help.
- Being rich in vitamin A, Mango is a boon for the eyes. A regular intake of the same during the season is recommended for recovery from eyestrain.
- Fresh juice extracted from properly cleaned Rose petals is believed to improve the eye vision. This can be used both for external and internal purpose.
- Take regularly approx. half to one-teaspoon powder of the herb of Liquorice twice daily along with cow’s milk to improve the failing vision. This is extremely beneficial for the eyes. It can also to be taken mixed with honey or ghee.
About the Author:
Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant at Herboveda and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.
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