Eye red and sore

[Guest guest]

I have lots of red and some mucus in one eye. It could be from wearing

contacts but im not sure. I'm wearing glasses this week. I also trying Dr

Schulze eye tincture and so far it hasn't don't much and maybe irritated it

more. Any suggestions? I just rinsed my eyes with distilled water.

 

E

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Eyebright tea..wash the eye with it several times per day

[Guest guest]

There are probably quite a few things that might work but many might

not be effective against all forms of infection so without knowing

whether the infection is viral, bacterial, fungal or what, I can only

tell you what I use.

 

I know that it sounds crazy, but I have found Castor Oil, the cold

pressed type ( it has to be the cold pressed type. $2-$3) from the

health food stores, to work every time for any eye infections that I

have tried it on, including myself, family or friends, for over 25

years now. When you tell people about trying it though, they usually respond

with very weak enthusiasm, but after they use it once they become true

believers. I have posted this same information to this group about 4 times so

far and I don't think that anyone has liked the idea enough to have actually

tried it.

 

It is a thick liquid and using an eye dropper, I only need maybe one

drop or two in the eye. It makes the vision very blurry for about a

minute until the water in the eye dilutes it and then the vision

slowly clears. That's it. I haven't even had to do a second dose. One

time seems to get the job done from my experience although if it

didn't I would just apply it a second time.

 

By using only a drop or two from a whole bottle you then will have a

whole bottle left over to either cure a couple of other thousand

people or you can experiment with it (maybe the family dog or wife) and see if

it is any good for other things.

 

Caution Castor Oil contains a toxic substance that could hurt you if

you were to ingest a lot of it internally. Although I only use it in my eyes

when I have an infection of some type, I have never had any problems from using

it and in fact my eyes feel great after using it.

 

Good luck,

Frank

 

 

 

 

, " Ed Jones "

<ejones@d...> wrote:

>

> I have lots of red and some mucus in one eye. It could be from wearing

> contacts but im not sure. I'm wearing glasses this week. I also

trying Dr

> Schulze eye tincture and so far it hasn't don't much and maybe

irritated it

> more. Any suggestions? I just rinsed my eyes with distilled water.

>

> E

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

, " Ed Jones "

<ejones@d...> wrote:

>

> I have lots of red and some mucus in one eye. It could be from

wearing

> contacts but im not sure. I'm wearing glasses this week. I also

trying Dr

> Schulze eye tincture and so far it hasn't don't much and maybe

irritated it

> more. Any suggestions? I just rinsed my eyes with distilled water.

>

> E

 

Hi Ed!

In these instances, the normal protective mechanisms are unable to

prevent " free radical " damage.

The lens, like many other tissues of the body, is dependent on

adequate levels and activities of antioxidant enzymes like

superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and glutathione (GSH), and

adequate levels of the accessory antioxidants vitamins E and C and

selenium, to aid in preventing free radical damage.

 

Individuals with higher dietary intakes of vitamin C, E, selenium,

and carotenes have much lower risk of eye problems.

 

It appears the dosage of vitamin C necessary to increase the vitamin

C content of the lens is greater than 1,000 mg.

 

The lens of the eye as well as active tissue of the body require

higher concentrations of vitamin C.

 

The level of vitamin C in the blood is about 0.5 mg/dl, in the lens

of the eye it is concentrated by at least a factor of 20.

 

In order for this concentration to be maintained in these tissues,

the body has to generate enormous amounts of energy to pull vitamin

C out of blood against this tremendous gradient.

 

By keeping blood vitamin C levels elevated, you are helping the

body to concentrate vitamin C into " active " tissue by reducing the

gradient. That is probably why dosages of at least 1,000 mg are

required to increase the vitamin C " content " of the lens.

 

vitamin E and selenium are known to function together in acting as

antioxidants. Maintaining proper selenium levels appear to be

especially important as the antioxidant enzyme glutathione

peroxidase requires selenium in order to " detoxify " free radicals.

 

I recommend a daily selenium intake of 100 to 200 mcg along with 400

to 800 mg of vitamin E.

Also of value is supplementation with the trace mineral cofactors

of SOD like zinc, copper, and manganese.

Levels of these cofactors are greatly reduced in the lens (copper -

over 90%, manganese - 50%, and zinc - over 90%).

 

Folic acid is also necessary to help the body " form " an important

compound known as biopterin. This compound is believed to play a

protective role via prevention of damage caused by ultraviolet light.

 

The regeneration of active glutathione (an important antioxidant) in

the lens requires the B vitamin riboflavin.

Riboflavin deficiency is fairly common in the geriatric population

(33%)

Although correction of the deficiency is warranted, taking more

than 10 mg per day of riboflavin should not be prescribed, since it

is a " photosensitizing " substance, i.e., it reacts with sunlight to

produce free radicals.

Research indicates that beta-carotene may act as a filter,

protecting against " light-induced " damage to the fiber portion of

the lens.

 

Eat lots of rich-colored vegetables and fruits, and keep sodium/salt

and fat intake low. Dietary evaluations found a protective action

from vegetables, fruits, folic acid and vitamin E.

 

There are a number of excellent choices from the botanical world to

help with antioxidant mechanisms as well. Among the best are

flavonoid-rich extracts from Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry),

Vitis vinifera (grape seed),

and Pinus maritima (pine bark)

as well as curcumin from Curcuma longa.

 

The occurrence of eye problems in rats can be retarded by changing

their diet from a " comercial lab chow "

to a " well-defined diet. " Much preliminary research suggests that

flavonoid components in the " well-defined "

diets may be responsible for the protective effects.

 

Of the flavonoid rich extracts bilberry anthocyanosides may offer

the greatest protection. The dosage of bilberry extract (25%

anthocyanidin content) that I recommend is 40 to 80 mg three times

daily

 

My favorite herbal recommendation is an ancient Chinese formula

known as Hachimijiogan. This herbal complex has been shown to

increase the " antioxidant level "

of the lens of the eye. This activity may explain its use in

treating cataracts for hundreds of years.

 

According to clinical research, its therapeutic effect is quite

impressive.

In one study, 60% of the subjects on Hachimijiogan noted significant

improvement, 20% of the group showed no progression and only the

remaining 20% of the group displayed progression of the cataract.

 

Hachimijiogan contains the following eight herbs per 22 grams:

 

Rehmania glutinosa 6,000 mg.

Poria cocos sclerotium 3,000 mg.

Dioscorea opposita 3,000 mg.

Cormus officinalis 3,000 mg.

Epimedium grandiflorum 3,000 mg.

Alisma plantago 3,000 mg.

Astragalus membranaceus 2,500 mg.

Cinnamonum cassia 1,000 mg.

The typical dosage for Hachimijiogan is 150 mg two to three times

daily.

 

The only commercially available sources I have seen are

Doctor's Choice for Healthy Eyes and Cata-Comp

(both are available from Enzymatic Therapy).

 

www.enzy.com

 

Blessings, JoAnn

[Guest guest]

, " Ed Jones "

<ejones@d...> wrote:

>

> I have lots of red and some mucus in one eye. It could be from

wearing

> contacts but im not sure. I'm wearing glasses this week. I also

trying Dr

> Schulze eye tincture and so far it hasn't don't much and maybe

irritated it

> more. Any suggestions? I just rinsed my eyes with distilled water.

> E

 

Eyebright tea..wash the eye with it several times per day

 

 

 

Ed,

With all due respect to those offering this advice, this is one area

where I would exercise a considerable degree of caution! I am aware

that there are a number of websites which advise using homemade

herbal teas as an eyewash. Judging from our experience, you may not

receive any benefit from doing this and in the process you may do

yourself even more harm.

 

These homemade herbal teas always have a certain degree of sediment,

even if you are very careful in the prepartion. When this sediment

enters the delicate tissue of your eye it may very well cause even

more irritation and soreness unless it has been very carefully

strained using a very " fine " strainer.

For this reason I would advise using one of the more natural

commercial preparations found in the health food store or online at

www.enzy.com

My favorite herbal recommendation is an ancient Chinese formula

known as Hachimijiogan. This herbal complex has been shown to

increase the " antioxidant level " of the lens of the eye. Its

therapeutic effect is quite " impressive " .

 

Hachimijiogan contains the following eight herbs per 22 grams:

 

Rehmania glutinosa 6,000 mg.

Poria cocos sclerotium 3,000 mg.

Dioscorea opposita 3,000 mg.

Cormus officinalis 3,000 mg.

Epimedium grandiflorum 3,000 mg.

Alisma plantago 3,000 mg.

Astragalus membranaceus 2,500 mg.

Cinnamonum cassia 1,000 mg.

The typical dosage for Hachimijiogan is 150 mg two to three times

daily.

 

The only commercially available sources I have seen are

 

" Doctor's Choice for Healthy Eyes "

and " Cata-Comp "

 

(both are available from Enzymatic Therapy).

www.enzy.com

 

 

Blessings, JoAnn

[Guest guest]

> , " Ed Jones "

> <ejones@d...> wrote:

> > >

> Eyebright tea..wash the eye with it several times per day

>

>

>

> Ed,

> With all due respect to those offering this advice, this is one area

> where I would exercise a considerable degree of caution! I am aware

> that there are a number of websites which advise using homemade

> herbal teas as an eyewash. Judging from our experience, you may not

> receive any benefit from doing this and in the process you may do

> yourself even more harm.

 

And to each his own. I've studied/practiced herbalism for 9 years now and

never had a problem. Of course I don't know what you mean by " homeade

teas " .. as in growing the plant yourself unorganically? or purchasing it

that way?? Probably not. But I see no issue with using organically grown

teas (Alvita is a great brand too!) and have successfully treated humans and

animals alike for every type of eye affliction you can imagine. My children

and cats included :-) In fact with kittens who were dropping dead of

distemper I managed (with herbal teas) to prevent the blindness the

infection usually causes as well as saving their lives once I realized what

was killing them.

[Guest guest]

, " Michelle Cannon "

<primalmommieto5@b...> wrote:

> > , " Ed Jones "

> > <ejones@d...> wrote

> > Eyebright tea..wash the eye with it several times per day

 

> > Ed,

> > With all due respect to those offering this advice, this is one

area where I would exercise a considerable degree of caution! I am

aware that there are a number of websites which advise using homemade

herbal teas as an eyewash. Judging from our experience, you may not

receive any benefit from doing this and in the process you may do

yourself even more harm.

>

> And to each his own. I've studied/practiced herbalism for 9 years

now and never had a problem. Of course I don't know what you mean

by " homeade teas " .. as in growing the plant yourself unorganically?

or purchasing it that way?? Probably not. But I see no issue with

using organically grown teas (Alvita is a great brand too!) and have

successfully treated humans and animals alike for every type of eye

affliction you can imagine. My children and cats included :-) In

fact with kittens who were dropping dead of distemper I managed

(with herbal teas) to prevent the blindness the infection usually

causes as well as saving their lives once I realized what

> was killing them.

 

Dear Michelle,

I'm not questioning your expertise. I am simply advising that one

use a degree of caution when undertaking any home therapy of this

type...and stating my own past experiences with herbal teas (and

yes, they were Alvita brand teas)that were brewed at home and used

as an eyewash. More specifically, I cleansed the left eye with a

homemade solution of herbal teas and find that I still experience

problems with this eye to this day although I have cleansed it daily

and used many supplements to counteract the damage that was incurred

by this one encounter. I truly wish that I had been advised

otherwise and had some advance notice of the dangers involved here.

I think it is extremely risky to make your own eye preparations and

I cannot endorse this type of treatment.

I am glad that your experiences were not as debilitating as mine. I

am happy for you!~ On the other hand... I am also aware that the eye

contains some very delicate tissue and although I do not advise

using any mainstram commerical preparations such as Visine (I am

convince that this one singlehandedly caused my mother's cataracts

and led to the loss of sight in her left eye) I certainly would also

use these herb teas with caution unless they have been commercially

strained and prepared. I tend to derive more benefit from taking

eyebright and bilberry teas internally.

 

This is just my take on the subject and as always I am not

suggesting that anyone stop consulting their opthamologist and

certainly do not wish to coerce anyone into something they do not

feel comfortable with.

 

Blessings, JoAnn

[Guest guest]

I hope you didn't take me as being argumentative because most certainly I'm

not :-)

I just never considered using tea as a homeade preparation I guess! LOL It's

just tea in my eyes. Ya brew it ; ya use it.. Has been done that way since

the beginning right? Personally I think the best thing for eye infections is

breast milk , but that's not available to all people at all times then is

it? hehe

>

> Dear Michelle,

> I'm not questioning your expertise. I am simply advising that one

> use a degree of caution when undertaking any home therapy of this

> type...and stating my own past experiences with herbal teas (and

> yes, they were Alvita brand teas)that were brewed at home and used

> as an eyewash. More specifically, I cleansed the left eye with a

> homemade solution of herbal teas and find that I still experience

> problems with this eye to this day although I have cleansed it daily

> and used many supplements to counteract the damage that was incurred

> by this one encounter. I truly wish that I had been advised

> otherwise and had some advance notice of the dangers involved here.

> I think it is extremely risky to make your own eye preparations and

> I cannot endorse this type of treatment.

> I am glad that your experiences were not as debilitating as mine. I

> am happy for you!~ On the other hand... I am also aware that the eye

> contains some very delicate tissue and although I do not advise

> using any mainstram commerical preparations such as Visine (I am

> convince that this one singlehandedly caused my mother's cataracts

> and led to the loss of sight in her left eye) I certainly would also

> use these herb teas with caution unless they have been commercially

> strained and prepared. I tend to derive more benefit from taking

> eyebright and bilberry teas internally.

>

> This is just my take on the subject and as always I am not

> suggesting that anyone stop consulting their opthamologist and

> certainly do not wish to coerce anyone into something they do not

> feel comfortable with.

>

> Blessings, JoAnn