What kind of Herb is good for the eyes?!


Question: What kind of Herb is good for the eyes!?
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There are several key nutrients you eye needs:
Vitamin A - prevention of night blindness, proper goblet cell formation in the conjunctiva and may affect the "dry" eye
Vitamin C - protects the eye's lens from sunlight induced free radical formation, enhances circulation, protects the integrity of the capillaries, reduces inflammation and may reduce intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma
Vitamin E - may help prevent or delay the development of cataracts, enhances circulation, oxygen utilization and improves immune response
Lutein and zeaxanthin - protects the retina from harmful UV rays and light-induced oxidative damage and aging
Quercetin and Alpha-lipoic Acid - powerful antioxidants possess anti-inflammatory properties
Glutathione - key antioxidant in the eye protecting it from UV radiation
SOD (Super Oxide Dismutase) - main antioxidant found in the lens of the eye, may reduce the incidence of cataracts
Zinc - a deficiency can lead to impaired dark adaptation, corneal swelling and lesion formation
Bilberry - may imporve night vision, enhance visual performance, improve circulation and protect against developing glaucoma
eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) - used for dry or irritated eyes, eye strain, light sensitivity, redness and inflammation
B Vitamins

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Bilberries are good for night blindness and macular degeneration!. Ginkgo & Plantain are used for inflamed or painful eyes, also Witch Hazel in a cold compress!. Ginseng and Gotu Kola are good for aging eyes losing near vision!. Ginseng, Garlic, Kelp and Bilberries are used for general vision loss!. Echinacea, Blue Flag and Goldenseal (in combination) are taken internally to help clear infection in eyes!. Eyebright tea is used as eyewash for Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) and other eye inflamations!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Bilberry Extract is really good, I use it since I work in the middle of the night, i wanna make sure i can see!

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Well, there are all kinds of things that can go wrong with the eyes!.
If you can be more specific, I might be able to help you out more!.

I'll check back later this evening!.
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the most popular is Lutein for the eyesWww@Answer-Health@Com





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