Herb
Treatment Support
antioxidant
Application
tablet, capsule
Cataracts
Etiologic Factors for Cataracts:
Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, impairing vision. Factors contributing to cataract formation include:
- Aging: The most common cause due to protein breakdown in the lens.
- Genetics: A family history of cataracts may increase susceptibility.
- Trauma: Injury to the eye can accelerate cataract formation.
- Medical Conditions: Diabetes, hypertension, and certain metabolic disorders.
- Medications: Long-term use of corticosteroids.
- UV Exposure: Prolonged exposure to sunlight without proper eye protection.
- Lifestyle Factors: Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
When to Seek Professional Help:
- Blurry or dim vision that impacts daily activities.
- Difficulty seeing at night or sensitivity to light and glare.
- Fading or yellowing of colors.
- Sudden worsening vision or eye pain, which may indicate complications.
Treatment Plan for Cataracts
When to Treat at Home with Herbs (Supportive Measures Only):
Home remedies, while not curative for cataracts, may support eye health. Consider herbs with antioxidant properties like:
- Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus): Promotes healthy blood flow to the eyes.
- Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Contains curcumin, a potent antioxidant.
- Green (Camellia sinensis) Tea: Rich in catechins that may protect against oxidative stress.
Important:
Home remedies cannot reverse cataracts. Seek professional
Christopher Hobbs:
“Herbal antioxidants such as ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) may help prevent this condition, and bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) extract has been recommended as a treatment, but there is no evidence that it can remove a cataract once it has formed. Prevention is still the best medicine.”
Generated by ChatGPT; edited and supplemented by Dr. Christopher Hobbs PhD
Herbal Remedies for Cataracts
Herb
Treatment Support
Application
Herb
Treatment Support
unknown
Application
sterilized fresh juice
Herb
Treatment Support
antioxidant
Application
tablet, tincture
Herb
Treatment Support
ocular anti-inflammatory
Application
tincture, tea
Related Cataracts conditions
Additional Ailment
Herb
Application
No additional ailments found.
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
