Triphala for Cataracts
Triphala compresses for cataracts is a recommendation from Ayurved practioners. As we age the lens of the eye becomes cloudy. Here is a link from a vision explaining the different kinds of cataracts and how modern science understands their formation and treatments.
http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/cataracts.htm
Basically the protein in the fluid matrix of the lens has to aline properly and intelligently and this allows the clarity of the lens to let the light pass properly to the optic nerve. When the proteins become damaged from a variety of reason as explained in the link the lens becomes cloudy and vision blurry.
So we can crush a few triphala tablets or if we have powder available and make an infusion in warm water and then we use cheese cloth to make compresses for the eyes for 5-7 minutes once a day. Chandika also makes a "Skin Clay" that can be used for eye compresses.
I also have seen some beneficial effects for eyes with the herb "Eyebright" used in combination with Pycnogenol and Vitamin C.
http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/cataracts.htm
Basically the protein in the fluid matrix of the lens has to aline properly and intelligently and this allows the clarity of the lens to let the light pass properly to the optic nerve. When the proteins become damaged from a variety of reason as explained in the link the lens becomes cloudy and vision blurry.
So we can crush a few triphala tablets or if we have powder available and make an infusion in warm water and then we use cheese cloth to make compresses for the eyes for 5-7 minutes once a day. Chandika also makes a "Skin Clay" that can be used for eye compresses.
I also have seen some beneficial effects for eyes with the herb "Eyebright" used in combination with Pycnogenol and Vitamin C.
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