Which Chinese medicines are good for eyes?

The eyes are known as the windows to the soul. When we talk to people face to face, we often look into their eyes. The existence of eyes helps us broaden our horizons and allows us to see so many beautiful things. Some people may want to know which Chinese medicines can be good for the eyes if taken regularly? Let me tell you about it today.

1. Astragalus membranaceus: Astragalus membranaceus is the mature seed of the leguminous plant Astragalus membranaceus (Tong Tribulus terrestris), also known as Astragalus membranaceus, Tong Tribulus terrestris, Tong Shayuan, etc. Astragalus membranaceus is rich in selenium as well as copper, iron, zinc, manganese, fatty oil, tannins, vitamin A-like substances and other ingredients.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Astragalus membranaceus is sweet in taste, warm in nature, and enters the liver and kidney meridians. It has the functions of tonifying the kidney and consolidating essence, nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, moisturizing and rejuvenating the skin, and strengthening the waist and bones. It can be used for skin care and beauty, as well as for the treatment of kidney deficiency, low back pain, impotence and spermatorrhea, dizziness, excessive leucorrhea, and decreased vision. "Compendium of Materia Medica Congxin" says: "Astragalus astragali enters the liver and kidney meridians, nourishes the kidney, strengthens the yin, benefits the essence, improves eyesight, grows muscles, and strengthens the skin. It treats leucorrhea and hemorrhoids. It has the function of consolidating essence." "Compendium of Materia Medica Fengyuan" says: "Astragalus astragali is a descending and nourishing herb that benefits the kidney and treats low back pain. It is an important medicine for spermatorrhea and fatigue." "Compendium of Materia Medica Huiyan" says: "Astragalus astragali is a medicine that nourishes the kidney and astringes essence. ... It nourishes the kidney and consolidates essence, strengthens yang and has children."

2 Chrysanthemum: Chrysanthemum is the inflorescence of the chrysanthemum plant of the Asteraceae family, which was called "juhua" in ancient times. Some chrysanthemums are named after their colors, such as white chrysanthemum and yellow chrysanthemum; some are named after their flavor, such as sweet chrysanthemum and bitter chrysanthemum; and some are named after their places of origin, such as Hangzhou chrysanthemum, Hunan's Huai chrysanthemum, Sichuan chrysanthemum, etc. There are many varieties of chrysanthemums, and it is said that there are at least 3,000 species in the country. Generally, for medicinal use and health-preserving consumption, single-leaf sweet white chrysanthemum is often used; for clearing away heat and detoxifying, bitter and yellow wild chrysanthemum is often used.

According to modern chemical analysis, chrysanthemum contains volatile oil, chrysanthemum glycoside, adenine, choline, stachydrine, vitamin A, vitamin B, etc. It has antibacterial and antipyretic effects, and also has significant preventive and therapeutic effects on cardiovascular diseases. Chrysanthemum also has certain effects in preventing and treating geriatric diseases. Chrysanthemum has the effects of dispersing wind and heat, calming the liver and improving eyesight, and regulating blood circulation. It is used to treat wind-heat colds, headaches and dizziness, red and swollen eyes, blurred vision, as well as senile diseases such as coronary heart disease, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and hyperlipidemia, and can achieve good results.

Although some Chinese medicines are good for the eyes, you should not take them blindly. You must consult a doctor to see if your body is suitable for taking this kind of Chinese medicine. So as not to harm your body.