Prevention and treatment of cataracts with dill: recipes, instructions for use and reviews
A cataract is a partial or complete clouding of the lens that leads to impaired visual function. This is an irreversible process - conservative therapy does not bring positive results. With the help of some medicines, you can stop the development of the disease.
For preventive purposes and to prevent the progression of cataracts, doctors recommend preparations based on dill. Such products moisturize the eyes, protecting them from drying out, normalize metabolic processes in the cornea, and have powerful antioxidant properties.
From the article you will learn how dill and its seeds affect the course of cataracts, how to prepare a medicine and how to use it for therapy and prevention of pathology.
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The principle of action of dill for cataracts
Due to the diverse chemical composition, dill seeds have a beneficial effect on the condition and function of the organs of the binocular system. It contains retinol (vitamin A) and beta-carotene, which are essential for maintaining and maintaining visual acuity.
They are also involved in the mechanisms of photoreception of the eye, reduce oxidative degradation of lipids and restore metabolism in the cornea of the eye, improve adaptation in the dark.
Satisfaction of the body's needs for retinol and beta-carotene contributes to the rapid achievement of remission in cataracts, prevention of complications in patients after eye surgery, and prevention of the development of other ophthalmic diseases.
Vitamin E present in the dill seeds serves as an antioxidant - it protects the organs of vision from the aggressive effects of free radicals. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) neutralizes the influence of harmful factors of the external and internal environment on the eyes, strengthens blood vessels, capillaries, reduces the risk of retinal rupture and detachment.
Other components in the composition of dill are no less important for vision and cataract treatment:
- Calcium ensures the correct functioning of the eye muscles, strengthens the outer scleral framework.
- Zinc improves or completely restores disturbed color perception.
- Selenium normalizes metabolic processes in the cornea, improves the condition of nerve fibers.
- Riboflavin (vitamin B2) reduces eye fatigue, provides clear image perception, and protects against the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays.
- Folic acid (vitamin B12) is essential for normal blood supply and the functioning of the optic nerve.
- Magnesium regulates muscle vascular relaxation and tension. With its deficiency, intraocular pressure increases.
Effects on vision
Dill seeds stimulate the function of vision: projecting and perception of images. The vitamins, micro- and macroelements present in the composition provide the body's needs for calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, selenium, the presence of which is favorable for the eyes: the clouding in the lens decreases, natural transparency, color perception, and night vision improve. In addition, the components of the composition have a general strengthening effect on the body, increase immunity.
How to prepare a folk remedy and how to use it correctly
Dill cataract treatment is carried out in different ways. Compresses and lotions from decoction of dill seeds with mint received the best reviews.The doctor should recommend the optimal treatment option in the case of a particular patient, taking into account the causes and characteristics of the development of the disease, the goals of therapy, the patient's age, the presence of contraindications, concomitant pathologies.
The method and duration of drug use depends on the activity of the cataract, the body's response to the treatment. On average, the course of therapy is 30 days. The main thing is that the treatment is regular and comprehensive in combination with other treatment and prophylactic measures. Before starting therapy, it is important to exclude possible contraindications. Dill seeds are not used for individual intolerance to one or more components of the plant composition.
Important! For cataract treatment, it is best to use fresh seeds. The content of biologically active components in them is higher, respectively, they are more useful. The collected seeds must be stored in a glass dry container under a lid.
Seed bag compresses
For the treatment of cataracts in this way, you will need two bags measuring 5 × 5 cm. It is better to sew them from natural linen or flax fabric, as it is dense enough and holds water well. Then pour 1-2 tbsp into each bag. l. dill seeds to the very top, tie tightly.
Fill the enamel pot with cold water and place the bags so that the water completely covers them. Bring to a boil over medium heat and keep for 2-3 minutes after boiling. Then with a slotted spoon carefully remove the bags with dill seeds on a plate so that the excess water is glass.
Put warm bags on two eyes at the same time, cover them with cellophane and a towel on top - this way the heat will last longer. Lie with a compress for 10-15 minutes until the bags cool completely, then remove from the eyes. The seeds should be changed after 5-6 times of use, and the bags should be pre-rinsed in warm water without adding detergents and dried.
Advice... The procedure is recommended to be performed in the evening before bedtime.
Lotions from decoction of dill seeds with mint
To prepare the medicine 1 tsp. mix dill seeds with 1 tsp. chopped mint leaves and pour 200 ml of water. Put the broth on the stove and bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes. Strain the cooled medicine, moisten cotton pads in it, squeeze out, put on eyes for 5-10 minutes.
Duration of treatment
To achieve positive dynamics in the treatment of cataracts in the early period, it is recommended to apply a compress or lotions on the eyes once a day for 1 month. After a break, if necessary, repeat the course of treatment.
As a preventive course to prevent clouding of the lens, periodic lotions and compresses from dill seeds are recommended.
Efficiency
Dill seeds fail to cure cataracts... In ophthalmology, at the initial stages, methods of conservative therapy are used, which do not lead to a cure, but only restrain the activity of the disease.
The only effective method to eliminate pathology and restore visual acuity is to remove the damaged lens and replace it with an artificial one.
Dill seeds are used in addition to conservative therapy. They increase the effectiveness of drugs, prevent further clouding of the lens.
Preventive use
Unofficial medicine recommends the use of dill seed for the prophylactic purpose of cataracts.
It really does a good job:
- helps to maintain visual acuity;
- does not allow the development of other ophthalmic pathologies;
- reduces eye fatigue;
- ensures the normal functioning of the eye muscles, the conduction of nerve fibers.
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Reviews
Patients' opinions on the effectiveness of dill in the treatment of cataracts are ambiguous. Proponents of traditional medicine argue that the medicine has a beneficial effect on vision functions, improves image clarity. Another part of patients speaks of lotions and compresses as useless means.
Lyudmila Chernikova, 56 years old: “In April 2017, I was diagnosed with an early stage cataract. She underwent a course of drug treatment. Further, the doctor advised to make compresses from dill seed every 3-4 months for a course lasting 10-15 days. I do not take other drugs. I go through the examination regularly. So, today my cataract has remained in the initial stage and is not progressing. "
Larisa Shevchenko, 53 years old: “Since cataracts are predominantly found in middle-aged and elderly people and are associated with the processes of natural aging, I recommend that everyone after 50 years of age make eye lotions from dill. Every six months for two weeks, I brew dill seeds in linen bags and apply them to my eyes. And so for 12 years. Dill helps preserve vision, improves metabolic processes in the retina, and prevents the development of ophthalmic diseases. Checked on myself. In my 50s, I have almost 100% vision, I read and watch TV without glasses. "
Lydia Gerasimenko, 61 years old: “I want to tell all cataract patients: do not self-medicate and do not waste time, go to the doctor right away. When my cataract was diagnosed, I was in an immature stage. The doctor prescribed Taurine eye drops. I took it according to the instructions. After completing the drug treatment, after agreeing with the doctor, she began to make lotions from dill for a month. There were no improvements. Six months later, she underwent a second examination, as her vision deteriorated still, there was already a mature cataract, and an operation was performed. Therefore, dill seed is a useless medicine and wasted time. "
Conclusion
Cataracts tend to progress, and if the disease is left untreated or surgery is not performed on time, there is a possibility of complete loss of vision. To avoid such complications, it is important to be attentive to health, to maintain the functions of the organs of vision, to protect the eyes from injury, hypothermia.
In order to prevent cataracts, it is useful to use dill seed in the form of lotions or a compress on the eyes. And remember: self-medication is life-threatening. Consult your doctor for advice.