To avoid early vision loss, digital strain, and conditions such as dry, red, and watery eyes, it is necessary to maintain a routine that promotes eye health. (Image: Shutterstock)
Ayurveda advocates a holistic and all-natural approach to eye treatment and here are some important Ayurvedic remedies to improve your vision.
Our eyes serve as windows to the rest of the world. If our vision fails, the world will appear black. They are also the most delicate sense organs and require special caution and care. Screens have seamlessly blended into our daily routines in today's fast-paced world, and whether we're working on computers, browsing social media on smartphones, or watching our favorite shows on tablets, the amount of time we spend in front of screens screens has increased. increase. However, increased exposure to screens has raised a new concern: digital eye strain.
Environmental pollutants, allergens, UV damage, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma are among the factors that influence our eye health, in addition to digital strain. To avoid early vision loss, digital strain, and conditions such as dry, red, and watery eyes, it is necessary to maintain a routine that promotes eye health.
According to Ayurveda, a poor lifestyle can cause an accumulation of toxic substances, which has an impact on our eye health. Toxins can accumulate as a result of an inactive lifestyle, poor diet and lack of exercise, causing eye problems such as dry eyes, burning eyes, etc. The ancient medical profession includes numerous medicines and natural therapies that can help improve eyesight.
Ayurvedic medicines for improving vision mainly involve the use of herbs and traditional therapies like Netra kriya kalpa and Panchakarma. According to Hindustan Times, Dr. Premsankar P, Research Officer and Ayurveda Physician – NETRA Ayurveda Eye Specialty Clinic, AVP Research Foundation has revealed a list of herbs and traditional methods that can improve eye health.
- Anjana and Nasya: The eyes are generally more vulnerable to disease. Regular use of Anjana (eye drops) and Nasya (medicine infiltration through the nostrils) is recommended to protect the eyes and remove excess Kapha.
- Foot massage:To preserve vision, it is recommended to perform Padabhyanga (foot oil massage).
- Balance diet: A well-balanced diet, rich in protein and other nutrients, such as vitamins A, E, C and B, helps maintain healthy vision. Incorporating ghee, honey, barley, wheat, shastika shali (old rice), draksha and green swallow into our diet is crucial to maintain good eye health.
- Triphala: Triphala is a combination of three fruits that has been used as an ancient cure to improve vision. It contains antioxidants that rejuvenate ocular tissues and protect the eyes from oxidative stress. Triphala is a good treatment for a variety of eye ailments and can be taken orally or as an eye wash.
- Traka:Traka, an Ayurvedic eye practice, involves looking at a lit ghee lamp. Take ten minutes out of your day to sit in a dark room, position the ghee lamp so that the flame is visible at a 30-degree angle, and stare at it. This will help strengthen your vision and the strength of your eyes.
