Eyebright Herb Euphrásia

     Eyebright Herb  Euphrásia

       Eyebright: Application

Eyebright has been used for the eyes since the 19th century. This plant is found in the meadows of the entire Eurasian continent. And it has long been known as a natural remedy for blindness. And even today, the medicinal potential of this herb has not been fully studied. The pharmaceutical industry, as well as scientists from many countries around the world, continue to identify new beneficial properties of this representative of the flora.

Eyebright

Interesting to know: Our ancestors called this plant "eye" herb, eye socket, star herb. The latter name appeared due to the belief that this plant talks to the stars.

It is important to note that eyebright even got its name for its ability to cure eye ailments and stop age-related changes. This herb is recommended to be included in the therapeutic complex for any ophthalmological defects. The effectiveness of eyebright in conjunctivitis, corneal opacity, eyelid inflammation, and pathologies of the lacrimal sacs has been confirmed. Eyebright is used to treat blepharitis, dacryocystitis, and high intraocular pressure. Also, preparations containing it are good for eye strain and tissue swelling, providing a preventive effect.

It is impossible not to mention the astringent and anti-inflammatory effect of the plant. The herb of eyebright (Euphrásia) will help with gastrointestinal diseases - with jaundice, indigestion. It is prescribed for bronchitis, sore throat. Preparations containing the plant are prescribed for the treatment of non-infectious skin diseases.

Interesting fact: Eyebright is used by herbalists as an aid in the treatment of nicotine addiction.

The medicinal properties of this herb are determined by its composition. It includes:

plant polyphenols;

natural steroid alcohols;

phenolic carboxylic acids;

polymers based on gallic acid;

unsaturated aromatic lactones;

omega-3 fatty acids;

oils and resins;

microelements.

These substances in combination enhance blood circulation in the organs of vision and the brain, cleanse the capillaries of salts and calcium. Due to this, the vessels restore elasticity, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the organs. Visual acuity and memory are enhanced, degenerative and dystrophic processes are suspended.

Glycosides of the cardiac group, which are part of the herb, help maintain the condition of people with heart disease. And decoctions and infusions of eyebright are also recommended for rheumatism, gout. Pediatricians often describe an interesting experience of using the herb. Its decoctions have a strengthening effect on people with weakened immunity.

Important: Despite such a wide range of indications, the main one remains eye ailments. Eyebright herb for eyes is included in most complexes that restore vision.

Eybright for vision

Eybright for cataracts

The ancient Greeks called cataracts "waterfalls". The visual defect was imagined as a wall of water that prevents a person from seeing clearly. Today, the disease is well studied - the patient loses vision due to clouding of the lens. This occurs against the background of genetic characteristics, congenital pathologies and eye injuries, due to metabolic disorders, increased intracranial pressure.

As a rule, cataracts appear in adulthood - after 45 years. Degenerative processes develop slowly. Cataracts can affect one or both eyes. The initial symptoms are the inability to examine small objects, a feeling of a film in the eyes when reading or doing needlework. At the first signs of decreased vision, it is important to take measures that will stop the development of pathology. A visit to an ophthalmologist will help, as well as the healing herb eyebright for vision. Preparations with this plant improve the blood supply to all areas of the eye, and most importantly, at the cellular level, they stop age-related changes associated with metabolic disorders in tissues.

Eybright for glaucoma

Glaucoma develops against the background of increased intraocular pressure. The main reason is atrophy of the optic nerve, the consequence is irreversible blindness. In addition to intraocular pressure, the development of the disease is facilitated by diabetes mellitus, hormonal imbalances, eye injuries and infections, hereditary predisposition. At first, patients complain of decreased lateral vision. Later, visual acuity drops significantly. Early diagnosis and timely treatment can stop pathological processes. In particular, the herb eyebright reduces intraocular pressure, normalizes metabolic processes, and has an anti-inflammatory effect.