DiseasesTired eyes — which herbs and exercises help our eyesight?
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Jan Jaśkowski lists infusions of cornflower, calendula, marigold, bilberry leaf, and ginkgo.
- Jan Jaśkowski also recommends cornflower as an infusion, compress, or hydrosol for tired and red eyes.
- Henryk Różański describes eyebright, violet, and fennel as ingredients in preparations for eye strain, as well as a flower infusion for compresses.
- Jan Jaśkowski recommends limiting screen time, taking regular breaks, and looking into the distance.
- Jan Jaśkowski suggests eye exercises for 10–15 minutes a day; noticeable improvement can be expected after 8–12 weeks.
- If you have a history of eye injuries or diseases, Jan Jaśkowski recommends consulting a doctor about the exercises.
What the authors write
Jan Jaśkowski
Infusions of cornflower, calendula, marigold, bilberry leaf, and ginkgo are listed as ways to use plants that support eye health.
„There are several proven ways to make use of nature’s gifts:
Herbal infusions: cornflower, calendula, marigold, bilberry leaf, or ginkgo.
Freshly pressed juices: a combination of carrot, chokeberry, and blackcurrant.
Standardized extracts: the most convenient source of concentrated lutein and OPC.”Istnieje kilka sprawdzonych form korzystania z darów natury:
Napary ziołowe: chaber, nagietek, aksamitka, liść borówki czy miłorząb.
Soki świeżo wyciskane: połączenie marchwi, aronii i czarnej porzeczki.
Ekstrakty standaryzowane: najwygodniejsze źródło skoncentrowanej luteiny i OPC.
Jan Jaśkowski
Cornflower, used as an infusion, compress, or hydrosol, is said to soothe eye irritation and tiredness.
„Cornflower infusions and compresses soothe irritation of the conjunctiva and eye strain. Its flavonoids and anthocyanins support the health of delicate blood vessels. It works very well as a hydrosol, which can be sprayed directly onto the eyes.”Napary oraz okłady z chabra działają łagodząco przy podrażnieniach spojówek i zmęczeniu wzroku. Zawarte w nim flawonoidy i antocyjany wspierają kondycję delikatnych naczyń krwionośnych. Bardzo dobrze działa stosowany w formie hydrolatu, który można użyć rozpylając bezpośrednio na oczy.
Henryk Różański
Eyebright, fennel, and aloe are ingredients in a mixture intended for eye compresses and washing, to help with tired eyes and other complaints.
„For treating eye inflammation, relieving eye strain, and helping with watering, sensitivity, and a feeling of dryness, Augentrost Kneipps is suitable: Rp. Extracti Aloes 0.2 g Fructuum Foeniculi 10.0 (crushed fennel fruit) Herbae Euphrasiae 10.0 (eyebright herb) Spiritus 20.0 Aquae destill. 80.0 For compresses and washing.”Do leczenia stanów zapalnych oczu, do usuwania zmęczenia oczu, przy łzawieniu, nadwrażliwości, uczuciu suchości, sprawdza się Augentrost Kneipps: Rp. Extracti Aloes 0,2 g Fructuum Foeniculi 10,0 rozdrobniony owoc kopru) Herbae Euphrasiae 10,0 (ziele świetlika) Spiritus 20,0 Aquae destill. 80,0 Do okładów i przemywania.
Henryk Różański
An infusion of wild pansy can be used as a compress for tired eyes, and its flavonoids are said to benefit ocular circulation and blood vessels.
„It supports the treatment of rosacea and allergic skin diseases. Compresses made with an infusion of wild pansy herb can be applied to tired eyes and eyes with inflammation of the conjunctiva and eyelid margins. The flavonoids in the infusion have a beneficial effect on ocular circulation and the structure of blood vessels (when taken by mouth and used in compresses).”Wspomaga leczenie trądzika różowatego i chorób alergicznych skóry. Z naparu z ziela fiołka tr. można robić okłady na oczy zmęczone i ze stanem zapalnym spojówek oraz brzegów powiek. Flawonoidy zawarte w naparze korzystnie wpływaja na krążenie oczne i strukturę naczyń krwionośnych (przyjmowanie doustne i okłady).
Henryk Różański
A flower infusion is mentioned as a compress for tired eyes and conjunctivitis.
„Flower infusion: compresses for tired eyes and for conjunctivitis and inflammation of the choroid. It can be used to wash skin with enlarged pores and blood vessels, and for rosacea.
Flower vinegar: pour 10 parts of 5% vinegar over 1 part fresh or dried flowers or flower buds, macerate for at least 30 days, then filter.”Napar z kwiatów: okłady na oczy zmęczone i przy zapaleniu spojówek oraz zapaleniu naczyniówki oka. Do przemywania skóry z rozszerzonymi porami i naczyniami krwionośnymi, przy trądziku różowatym.
Ocet na kwiatach: 1 część świeżych lub suchych kwiatów lub pączków kwiatowych zalać 10 częściami 5% octu, macerować minimum 30 dni, przefiltrować.
Jan Jaśkowski
Herbs are meant to support a healthy lifestyle; recommendations include taking breaks from screens and doing eye exercises, such as looking into the distance.
„Herbs work best as part of a healthy lifestyle. Don’t forget to:
limit screen time and take regular breaks for your eyes,
eat a diet rich in healthy fats, butter, and eggs (sources of fat-soluble vitamins),
do functional vision exercises (for example, look into the distance).”Zioła działają najlepiej jako wsparcie zdrowego stylu życia. Nie zapominaj o:
ograniczaniu czasu przed ekranem i regularnych przerwach dla oczu,
diecie bogatej w zdrowe tłuszcze, masło i jaja (źródła witamin rozpuszczalnych w tłuszczach),
ćwiczeniach funkcjonalnych wzroku (np. patrzenie w dal).
Jan Jaśkowski
The exercises described by Jan Jaśkowski are intended to train eye movements, visual acuity, peripheral vision, and distance judgment; the recommended duration is 10–15 minutes a day.
„The mechanics of how the eyes work—their movements, visual acuity, peripheral vision, and ability to judge distance—can be trained. The following exercises, based on the methods of neurophysiologist Dr. Eric Cobb, need to be done for just 10–15 minutes a day to notice a clear improvement after 8–12 weeks.”Mechanikę pracy oczu – ruch gałek, ostrość, widzenie peryferyjne i ocenę odległości – można jednak trenować. Poniższe ćwiczenia, oparte na metodach neurofizjologa dr. Erica Cobba, wystarczy wykonywać przez 10-15 minut dziennie, by po 8-12 tygodniach odczuć wyraźną poprawę.
Jan Jaśkowski
If you have a history of eye injuries or diseases, consult a doctor about the exercises, and remove contact lenses before training.
„Eric Cobb’s exercises need to be done for just 10–15 minutes a day to notice a clear improvement after 8–12 weeks.
Important: The exercises are generally safe, but if you have a history of eye injuries or diseases, consult a doctor before doing them. Remove your contact lenses before training.”Erica Cobba, wystarczy wykonywać przez 10-15 minut dziennie, by po 8-12 tygodniach odczuć wyraźną poprawę.
Ważne: Ćwiczenia są ogólnie bezpieczne, ale w przypadku historii urazów lub chorób oczu skonsultuj je z lekarzem. Przed treningiem zdejmij soczewki kontaktowe.
Jan Jaśkowski
Prolonged visual focus and screen use are associated with oxidative stress and worsening microcirculation; plants may contain compounds such as lutein, zeaxanthin, anthocyanins, and vitamin C.
„In this age of screens, blue light, and long hours of focused vision, our eyes are exposed to considerable oxidative stress and worsening microcirculation. Fortunately, nature offers plants rich in carotenoids (especially lutein and zeaxanthin), anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, vitamin C, and substances that improve microcirculation in the blood vessels of the eyeball.”W dobie ekranów, światła niebieskiego i długich godzin skupienia wzroku, nasze oczy są narażone na ogromny stres oksydacyjny i pogarszające się mikrokrążenie. Na szczęście w naturze możemy znaleźć rośliny bogate w karotenoidy (szczególnie luteinę oraz zeaksantynę), antocyjany, proantocyjanidyny, witaminę C oraz substancje poprawiające mikrokrążenie w naczyniach gałki ocznej.
Jan Jaśkowski
Plants may contain lutein, zeaxanthin, anthocyanins, vitamin C, and substances that support microcirculation in the blood vessels of the eye.
„In this age of screens, blue light, and long hours of focused vision, our eyes are exposed to considerable oxidative stress and worsening microcirculation. Fortunately, nature offers plants rich in carotenoids (especially lutein and zeaxanthin), anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, vitamin C, and substances that improve microcirculation in the blood vessels of the eyeball.”W dobie ekranów, światła niebieskiego i długich godzin skupienia wzroku, nasze oczy są narażone na ogromny stres oksydacyjny i pogarszające się mikrokrążenie. Na szczęście w naturze możemy znaleźć rośliny bogate w karotenoidy (szczególnie luteinę oraz zeaksantynę), antocyjany, proantocyjanidyny, witaminę C oraz substancje poprawiające mikrokrążenie w naczyniach gałki ocznej.
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Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Opinion material
„Niacin and eyesight Cystoid macular edema has been observed, but only rarely, when daily niacin doses exceed 3 grams (3,000 mg). If you experience blurred vision during high-dose niacin therapy, reduce or stop taking niacin and see your doctor. A recent study showed that niacin (in the form of niacinamide) was effective in reducing the development of glaucoma by more than 90% in a strain of mice prone to glaucoma.[10] Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide.”Niacin and eyesight Cystoid macular edema has been observed, but only in rare instances, when daily niacin doses are over 3 grams (3,000 mg). If during high-dose niacin therapy you experience blurred vision, reduce or stop taking the niacin and see your medical doctor. In a recent study, niacin (in the form of niacinamide) was shown to be effective in reducing (by more than 90%) the development of glaucoma in a strain of glaucoma-prone mice.[10] Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness world-wide.
Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Opinion material
„“There were daily exercises up here, and people stood where these marks are. And yes, there were dances, too. Over there is a bridge and a path leading up the hill to a mineral spring, which opened up after a slight earthquake here in 1798. That spring is the reason Dr. Jackson built here in the first place.” There was no way I was going to cross what was left of that incredibly rickety-looking bridge, and fortunately Henry didn’t ask me to. It was getting dark now, and it was time to go.”"There were daily exercises up here, and people stood where these marks are. And yes, there were dances, too. Over there is a bridge and pathway leading up the hill to a mineral spring, which opened up after a slight earthquake here in 1798. That spring is the reason Dr. Jackson built here in the first place." There was no way I was going to cross what was left of that incredibly rickety-looking bridge, and fortunately Henry didn't ask me to. It was getting dark now, and time to go.
Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Opinion material
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