Ayurvedic Eye Health Secrets: 7 Ancient and Home Remedies to Boost Eye Health | Health

In this day and age, screens and gadgets have become an integral part of our lives. They make our tasks easier and faster, but they also take a toll on our overall health. Our eyes bear the greatest burden when we spend too much time looking at screens. In addition to digital stress, environmental pollutants, allergies, sunburn, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma are some of the causes that affect our eye health. To prevent premature vision loss, eliminate digital stress, and avoid symptoms like dry, red, and watery eyes, it is important to follow daily habits that can boost eye health. (Also read: Ayurvedic experts talk about the many benefits of soaked and peeled almonds for the mind and body)

According to Ayurveda, an unhealthy lifestyle leads to accumulation of toxins, which affects eye health. Sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet and lack of exercise can lead to accumulation of toxins, which can result in eye disorders like dry eyes, burning eyes, etc. Ancient medical practices have a number of natural remedies and therapies that help improve eyesight.

“The ancient practices of Ayurvedic medicine to improve eyesight primarily involve the use of ancient herbs and therapies such as Netra Kriyakalpa and Panchakarma. To maintain and improve good eyesight, there are several daily practices and a number of Ayurvedic herbs that have the potential to improve eye health,” said Dr Premsankar P, Research Fellow and Ayurvedic Physician, NETRA Ayurvedic Eye Specialty Clinic, AVP Research Foundation.

Ayurvedic Eye Health Secrets You Should Know

Eyes are considered to be the most important sensory organ. Over time, vision can weaken due to various influences like age, lifestyle choices, genetic factors, etc. Ayurvedic treatments to improve eyesight primarily involve the use of ancient herbs and therapies such as Netra Kriyakalpa and Panchakarma.

Dr. Premchankar will share a list of remedies and ancient herbs that can boost eye health.

1. Triphala: The combination of the three fruits is called Triphala, an ancient remedy known for improving eyesight. Triphala contains antioxidants that help rejuvenate eye tissue and protect the eyes from oxidative stress. This herb is excellent for treating a variety of eye problems and can be taken orally or used as an eye wash.

2. Balanced diet: A balanced diet rich in nutrients like proteins and vitamins A, E, C and B helps in maintaining good eyesight. Including ghee, honey, barley, wheat, Shastika Shari (stale rice), Draksha, Dadima and green dram in your diet is essential for maintaining good eye health.

3. Anjana and Nasya: The eyes are often susceptible to disease, and regular application of anjana (eye drops) and nasya (nasal injections) are recommended to protect the eyes and remove excess kapha.

4. Foot massage: Use of foot protection and Padabhyanga (foot massage with oil) are recommended to preserve vision.

5. Don’t suppress your urges Forcibly inducing or suppressing the urge is not recommended as it may cause serious eye damage.

6. Trataka: Staring into a burning ghee lamp is called ‘trataka’ and is a known Ayurvedic eye exercise. Sit in a dark room for 10 minutes a day and stare into the flame of a ghee lamp positioned at a 30-degree angle. This improves your eyesight and eye strength.

7. Kriyakalpa: Ayurvedic eye therapies that incorporate medicated ghee and other prescriptions are known as Kriyakalpa. Various Kriyakalpa remedies like Tarpana, Putapaka, Seka, Anjana, Ashyotana, Pindi and Vidharaka are effective in treating and maintaining eye health.