Eye Support Herbal Formula Tincture
This herbal remedy is highly effective for eye disorders. It strengthens the integrity of the eyes, including circulation to the arterial and capillary tissues. It improves elasticity of nerves and optical light. It is a tonic, astringent and antiseptic. This natural formula has been used to improve night vision and failing vision. It has also been used for conjunctivitis, myopia, weak tired eyes, sore, itchy eyes and all forms of eye strain. It is a Dr. John R. Christopher formula, so you know it is tried and true.
Ingredients: Bilberry fruit, Eyebright, Bayberry bark, Raspberry leaf, Goldenseal, Cayenne, Ionized water, grain alcohol.
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Herb: BILBERRY FRUIT
Botanical name: Vaccinium myrtillus
Origin: Bulgaria/Albania
AKA HUCKLEBERRY
Therapeutic actions: Antispasmodic; Antiseptic; Antioxidant; Astringent; Diuretic; Kidney; Sedative; Tonic.
Nutrients: The nutrients it has are calcium, inositol, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, sulfur, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C.
Drug interactions: No known drug interactions.
Description: Bilberry is a powerful antioxidant that strengthens veins and arteries. It has been helpful with many different diseases of the eyes as well as being nourishing to the pancreas and lungs. Bilberry is widely used as a possible preventive treatment for complications of diabetes because of its ability to balance the blood sugars. It has been helpful in vascular retinal disturbances, cataracts, myopia and all forms of eye strain. Research, done mostly in Italy, has also uncovered Bilberry's potential for treating retinal problems from poor blood circulation, diabetes-caused glaucoma and day blindness. Bilberry also improves night vision, strengthens capillaries and reduces blood clotting. Other benefits: control and prevention of retinal hemorrhaging during long-term anti-coagulant therapy; for brain circulation disorders, and macular degeneration.
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Herb: BAYBERRY ROOT BARK
Botanical name: Myrica cerifera
Origin: USA
Therapeutic actions: Abortifacient; Antiseptic; Alterative; Appetizer; Anti-bacterial; Aromatic; Astringent; Anti-cancer; Carminative; Cholagogue; Diaphoretic; Discutient; Digestive; Deobstruent; Diuretic; Emetic; Errhine; Emmenagogue; Febrifuge; Narcotic; Insecticide; Parasiticide; Stimulant; Sialagogue; Styptic; Sternutatory; Stomachic; Tonic; Vulnerary.
Nutrients: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C.
Description: It has been used for increasing circulation and toning of the arterial and capillary tissues.
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Herb: EYEBRIGHT LEAF
Botanical name: Euphrasia officinalis
Origin: Hungary/Bulgaria
Therapeutic actions: Anti-inflammatory; Astringent; Digestive; Ophthalmic; Tonic.
Nutrients: Calcium, chromium, copper, iron, iodine, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, D and E.
Drug interactions: No known drug interactions.
Descriptions: This herb is specific for eye disorders. It has been used for weak and tired eyes, failing vision, inflammation, conjunctivitis, ulcers and eye strain. It has strengthened the eyes and promotes elasticity of the nerves and optical light devices. It has been especially helpful for sore, itchy eyes that have discharge. It has stimulated the liver and helped to renew the blood; thus, relieving conditions that result in unclear vision and confused thought.
External uses: It has been used as an eyewash or compress.
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Herb: GOLDENSEAL ROOT
Botanical name: Hydrastis canadensis
Origin: USA
Therapeutic actions: Anti-bacterial; Anti-periodic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Astringent; Alterative; Cholagogue; Diuretic; Detergent; Ophthalmic; Aperient; Deobstruent; Antiemetic; Nervine; Hemostatic; Laxative; Sedative; Stomachic; Tonic.
Nutrients: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C.
Drug interactions: Interacts with Tetracycline, check with physician if on Doxycycline.
Description: The golden, yellow root of this plant gives it its name. It has antibiotic properties stronger than many prescription medicines and is able to target "unwanted" bacteria, as well as protozoa and yeasts. Unique in that it does not harm the "beneficial" bacteria that are necessary in the digestive tract. By many herbalists it is considered one of the most powerful herbs.
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Herb: CAYENNE ROOT
Botanical name: Capsicum minimum
Origin: India
Therapeutic actions: Anesthetic; Anti-hemorrhoidal; Anti-bacterial; Alterative; Astringent; Antispasmodic; Anti-rheumatic; Antiseptic; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Digestive; Emetic; Irritant; Pungent; Rubefacient; Sialagogue; Stimulant; Stomachic; Sudorific; Tonic.
Nutrients: Amino acids, calcium, essential fatty acids, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, E and G.
Drug interactions: Supports interaction with aspirin.
Description: It is considered by many to be the strongest stimulant known. Cayenne stimulates the blood and the heart, increasing and strengthening the pulse. It does well in dilating blood vessels and thus relieving chronic congestion of people addicted to drink. It has been used as a tonic and is said to be unequalled in warding off disease because of the high vitamin C content.
