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Eyebright is a mildly decongesting, astringent herb which reduces inflammation. It is useful for red or inflamed eyes and for conjunctivitis and styes, taken internally and applied externally. As a mild decongestant, it is also excellent to stop excessive runny discharges both in hayfever and other sinus problems. Eyebright has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of COOL.
Eyebright () is an annual plant that grows wild in meadows, grassy areas, heaths, and pastures of Britain, northern and western Asia, North America, and Europe. It belongs to the Scrophulariaceae plat....
An eyewash of eyebright and golden seal can help soothe inflamed eyes and reduce irritation. An herbal regime can include adrenal and liver tonic herbs.
Herbal anti-inflammatories, adrenal tonics, herbal decongestants, the herbal stimulant horseradish, and immune stimulants may be helpful.
The problem may be associated with allergies to foods like wheat or dairy, which helps create a mucus condition that is conducive to bacterial or viral infections of the upper respiratory tract. An herbal treatment includes immune stimulants, herbal decongestants, mucous membrane anti-inflammatories, and drying herbs, also known as siccatives or anti-hydrotics.
The herbal program should consist of immune stimulants and anti-inflammatories for the mucous membranes. Before using as an eyewash, golden seal infusions should be strained carefully through double layers of cheesecloth.
Herbalists often recommend immune modulators that might help reduce reactivity of the immune response to pollen and other allergens, anti-inflammatories and antihistamines, herbs to dry and shrink the mucous membranes, blood purifiers, and liver cooling herbs.
If the eyes are red and inflamed due to external irritants such as pollen or smoke, then an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial eyewash can be useful. Cooling and opening liver herbs (dandelion, burdock, artichoke leaf, gentian) can help work with the associated internal imbalance. A dietary regime of fresh fruits and vegetables and grains and legumes for several weeks is best. Avoid all liver-heating and irritant substances, such as alcohol, refined sugar, red meat, spicy foods, and pharmace
Hyperopia (farsightedness) is an eye condition in which incoming rays of light reach the retina before they converge into a focused image.When light passes through the lens and cornea of the eye, itst....
Conjuctivitis is an inflammation (redness) of the lining of the white part of the eye and the underside of the eyelid (conjunctiva). It can be caused by infection, allergic reaction, or physical agent....
People who suffer from upper respiratory allergies know what a debilitating nuisance the frequent sneezing, runny nose, congestion, and red, itchy eyes can be. Homeopathy can be an effective natural treatment that can do more than just alleviate symptoms.
There are several different species of lysimachia (), which is of the Primulae family. The various species are known by a variety of common names, such as willow herb, purple willow herb, long purples....
In the United States alone, more than 50 million people suffer from some sort of debilitating allergy. Fortunately, naturopathic medicine is a system of health care that can help alleviate allergy symptoms and improve overall health.
Night blindness is the inability or reduced ability to see in dim light or darkness. It also refers to the condition in which the time it takes for the eyes to adapt to darkness is prolonged.Night ble....
Rubella is a highly contagious viral disease, spread through contact with discharges from the nose and throat of an infected person. A person infected with the rubella virus is contagious for about ss....
Sinusitis, or sinus infection, refers to an inflammation of the sinuses, the air spaces within the bones of the face, due to an infection within these spaces.The sinuses are paired air pockets locatee:...
Retinopathy is a noninflammatory disease of the retina. There are many causes and types of retinopathy.The retina is the thin membrane that lines the back of the eye and contains light-sensitive cellt....
Hay fever, which is also called allergic rhinitis, is a common allergic condition. A main feature of the condition is an inflammation of the nasal passages, or rhinitis, caused by an allergic reactiol....
Measles is a viral infection that causes an illness displaying a characteristic skin rash known as an exanthem. Measles is also sometimes called rubeola, five-day measles, or hard measles.Measles infto...
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