By giftarist on August 27th, 2010
Helpful Herbs for Glaucoma
Nathan Pritikin says that the cause of glaucoma is atherosclerotic plaque buildup within the eye, caused by eating too much saturated fat.
- Jaborandi comes from a tropical tree in South America. It has been used for treating glaucoma for hundreds of years. The active ingredient is pilocarpine, which reduces intraocular pressure.
Image Credit – Jaborandi leaves
- Oregano is one of the richest herbs in antioxidants. 1-2 teaspoons dried oregano in a cup of boiling water can lower intraocular pressure.
- Kaffir potato contains forskolin, which lowers eye pressure. Taken in drops, it lowers eye pressure in just 1 hour, reaches its peak in 2 hours, and continues for 5 hours.
- Pansy flowers contain rutin, which lowers pressure.
- Warm fennel herb, alternated with chamomile and eyebright, is helpful. Apply as eyewash in an eyecup or three drops to each eye, 3 times a day.
- A Chinese herbal formula for glaucoma: Mix 1 oz. each of tinctures of bilberry, dandelion, coleus, eyebright, milk thistle, and ginkgo in a large bottle. Take 1 teaspoon 2 times daily for 3-6 months.
Image Credit – Salvia mitiorrhiza
- Research studies found that the root of coleus forskohlii contains forskolin, which reduces intraocular pressure. Salvia mitiorrhiza root also does this. Both are Chinese herbs.
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Starpisces | Aug 27, 2010 | Reply
great one! Well explained and excellent pics.
drelayaraja | Aug 27, 2010 | Reply
Great share
PSingh1990 | Aug 27, 2010 | Reply
nice share.
Uma Shankari | Aug 27, 2010 | Reply
I love this. Only, you have not said whether oregano, kaffir potato, pansy etc are to be used internally or externally.
Jewelstar | Aug 27, 2010 | Reply
I liked the Fennel herb. Its leaves and dry seed are even good to reduce blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.
Leaves can be cooked along with the other vegetables as a special healthy dish.
Christine Ramsay | Aug 27, 2010 | Reply
I wish I had known about these remedies before. My glaucoma is too advanced now, but at least it is being kept under control. A really helpful piece.
Christine
TwiKnight | Aug 27, 2010 | Reply
I have no idea there was such a thing as glaucoma. In fact, I am never knowledgeable on anything concerning the human body. Quite certain that I once believed that I peed through my nose. You’ve certainly done a good job addressing this issue of glaucoma.
Eunice Tan | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Absolutely useful article. We need to know this.
monica55 | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
This is a very useful and very informative article. Thanks for the share.
Monica.
Trinket | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Always can rely on you to give some helpful advice
thanks again for this very good article gift.
sandcastle | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Just like Christine, I wished I would haveknown this earlier,too. But it will still come in handy some day. It’s good to know that oregano is as effective as the others. Oregano can be easily found in the Philippines and I can’t help but notice that most elder Filipinos are afflicted with glaucoma.
Jimmy Shilaho | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Didn’t know this, thank you.
Val Mills | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Unfortunately glaucoma is not as simple as a build up of saturated fats. Apparently my eye shape is the major factor. Glaucoma is often hereditary. Interested to read the herbal remedies here. In his more wayward youth my son informed me marijuana is the best remedy for eye pressure. I looked it up and he is right
Sourav | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Very good information!
webseowriters | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for sharing
melphens | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Soo this is what they call glaucoma. I thought it was a migraine or something.. helpful article indeed..
Phoenix Montoya | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
The Pansy flowers are very colorful. Its good to know that they are very useful too
mkd1788 | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
its a really useful for those who are suffering from a Glaucoma…nice
Leilanie Pricks | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Wow, those herbs are pretty hard to find.
Jake Salera | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for sharing this in facebook. Quite a share!
Viciouschap | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Good thing you include pictures – they are bizarre herbs for me. :-$
PamelaP | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
The Kaffir potato looks like a couple of gingers. lol. Educational post.
Kalatsusi | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Glaucoma is a serious eye disorder. Agree with the above comments. Looks like they’re hard to find.
Jovz Salanga | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Pansy flowers are beautiful. I didn’t know they’ll be used as medicine. Great work researching this.
Giselle Blanco | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
I pass this on to my mum. These herbs might be useful for here.
Jayson Manalo | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
A highly informative article. I have bookmarked this one for future reference. Great research on this one.
Imelda Dang | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
I also like fennel herb for the same reason as Jewelstar said. Great article!
Imelda Dang | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
I’ve shared this in my blog by the way.
Jho Louise | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for including the pictures. I really would have lost without those. Really new herbs to hear.
Jho Louise | Aug 28, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for including the pictures. I really would have lost without those. Really new herbs to hear.
Judy Sheldon | Aug 29, 2010 | Reply
I read about herbs daily and have not heard of a few of these, but do take some of those you mentioned daily…jaborandi and Kaffir?
Bilberry is very good and has been used for hundreds of years or longer as well as some of the other herbs you mention.
Giftarist, nicely written, informative and colorful with beautiful illustrations.
Shirley Shuler | Aug 29, 2010 | Reply
A very useful and informative article, gift.
Abhipray Sahoo | Aug 29, 2010 | Reply
Giftartist..you are gifted
Great share!
Fassy | Aug 29, 2010 | Reply
THANX FOR THIS SHARE GOOD WORK KEEP IT UP
Muhammad Sohaib Roomi | Aug 29, 2010 | Reply
Informative keep it up
T. S. GARP | Aug 29, 2010 | Reply
This a great share. Herbs can do so much, thanks for this information.
LCM Linda | Aug 30, 2010 | Reply
Very informative. Thanks for sharing.
emerald1684 | Aug 30, 2010 | Reply
nice article…
devilsnani | Aug 31, 2010 | Reply
very informative nice article
Aileen Tecson | Aug 31, 2010 | Reply
some plants not so familiar to me though if i encounter one i might recognize them. very helpful tips
AJ Garcia | Sep 1, 2010 | Reply
Very helpful info. My father has glaucoma and trying natural remedies for cure. thanks
wonder | Sep 10, 2010 | Reply
Great things to know about, glaucoma has to be dealt with in these ways.