Natural Remedies for Optic Neuritis

Optic nerve is your vision messenger, which sends the messages from eyes to brain. What happens when this nerve gets inflamed? Well, that condition of inflamed optic nerve is known as optic neuritis. It is usually seen as a repercussion of a nerve disease or an infection. This inflammation typically happens in only one eye and usually causes temporary loss of vision and some may even experience pain. As the inflammation subsides, the vision becomes clear.  Usually it takes 2 to 12 months for a complete recovery.

The apparent cause of optic neuritis is still under investigation and most often it is evident with multiple sclerosis. Perhaps, optic neuritis may be the first symptom seen in multiple sclerosis, as ON can also be caused by inflammatory immune system response. A part from multiple sclerosis, other nerve diseases like Schilder’s disease (chronic demyelinating disease that begins in childhood itself) and neuromyelitis optica can also cause optic neuritis.  An auto immune disease called as Guillain Barre Syndrome where the immune system attacking the own nervous system can also cause optic neuritis.

Optic Neuritis Is Also Found In Infectious Diseases Like

• Meningitis
• Viral encephalitis
• Tuberculosis
• Mumps
• Measles
• Sinusitis
• Shingles
• Lyme disease

The Major Symptoms Of Optic Nerve Include (أهم أعراض العصب البصري)

• Vision loss typically in one eye, which lasts for 7 to 10 days
• Periocular pain
• Inability to see colors correctly
• Seeing flashing lights in one or both eyes
• Vision worsens with an increase of body temperature
• Black outs and splinter hemorrhages

Ayurveda explains this scenario, as the aggravated dosha affecting the layers of eyes.

Siraabhirabhiprapyaviguaabhyantharebrisham //

Prathamepataledoshoyasyadrishtauvyavasthitha //

Avyakthanisaroopanisarvanyevaprapashyathi //

Drishtibrshamvihvalathidiwithiyampatamgathe //

(Susruthasamhitha, Uttarasthana, chapter 7, shloka 6 & 7)

The aggravated dosha travels to the vessels and nerves in the eye and gets localized in the first layer, making the vision hazy and it invades the second layer, the vision becomes greatly deranged. The prime dosha affected is definitely vata and it is very obvious that vata causes degeneration.

It is already apparent that ‘eyes are fiery’. As eyes have fire, they are dominant with Pitta and hence every eye diseases have connection with Pitta aggravation. Vata has stimulating ability and it stimulates Pitta causing inflammation in optic nerve.

So Ayurveda takes in consideration of both Vata and Pitta together in optic neuritis disease pathogenesis.  Coolants and relaxants should be used for the management and one can even resort to Ayurveda eye care treatments.

Herbal Remedies for Optic Neuritis by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda provides excellent natural herbal products for regenerating the vision in optic neuritis.  As the evident cause for optic neuritis is the abnormal immune system response, the management primarily includes immune boosting and modulating formulation and also efficient anti-inflammatory drugs, as nerve inflammation is the clinical feature of optic neuritis.  Planet Ayurveda promises that every formulations and product are 100% natural without any added chemicals or additives.

The general medicines for managing optic neuritis includes

1. Angel Eye Vitale
2. Bilberry Capsules
3. Amalaki Rasayan Capsules
4. Septrin Tablets
5. Netr Sanjivani Drops

1. Amalaki Rasayan Capsules 

This is a single herbal capsule formulation featuring ‘Amalaki’ (Indian gooseberry, Emblica officinalis) as the main hero. Obviously, Amalaki is one of the most celebrated drugs in Ayurveda. It also possesses a Sanskrit synonym called “Dhatri” and it means mother. Amalaki nurses every individual as a mother. One who wishes for longevity, strength and vigor should have rejuvenative medicine and the classic example for rejuvenation (Rasayana) is Amalaki. This anti-aging capsule not only bolsters your immunity but also improves your intellect, memory, glow, longevity and fire.  Amalaki is the richest source of Vitamin C, the very powerful antioxidant which helps in immune modulation. This aphrodisiac wonder berry, fights against free radicals and reduces inflammatory signs and thus improves the eye sight. It’s regenerative, cooling, relaxing, and anti-inflammatory and vision improving effects makes Amalaki the foremost medicine in optic neuritis condition.

Dosage – 1 to 2 capsules twice a day after meals with hot water or milk.

2. Bilberry Capsules

These magic capsules are prepared out of the standardized extracts of bilberry (Vaccinium mrytillus). Bilberry fruits and leaves are used traditionally for improving eyesight including night vision. It is often used in cataract, glaucoma and even in macular degeneration.  Bilberry was even used in World War 2, by British bomber pilots for improving their night vision. So it is evident that no more theories are needed to prove why bilberry capsules are used in optic neuritis management.

Dosage – 2 tablets twice daily after meals with hot water.

3. Septrin Tablets

This bio energy balancer tablets maintain a healthy immune system, which even wash away all possible infections leading to calm optic neuritis. The sharp and potent herbs in Septrin tablets improve the fire, leading to metabolism enhancement and thereby providing overall tissue nourishment. The potent ingredients of this tablet includes

• Guggulu – Commiphora mukul
• Root extract of turmeric – Curcuma longa
• Leaf extract of holy basil – Ocimum sanctum
• Root extract of dry ginger – Zingiber officinale
• Seed extract of black pepper – Piper nigrum
• Fruit extract of long pepper – Piper longum

All the above stated herbs are potent antimicrobials thus helping in infection submission.

Dosage – 1 to 2 capsules after food with lukewarm water once or twice a day, preferably after consulting with Ayurveda doctor.

4. Angel Eye Vitale Capsules

This is yet another eye nourishing capsules for all the sufferers of eye defects. These capsules include all the bio ingredients which are eye protective. They are Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Beta carotene, zinc, copper, lutein, astaxanthin, zeaxanthin and bilberry extracts. This overall eye care has its best effects over inflammation.

Dosage – 1 capsule twice daily with lukewarm water preferably after consulting with Ayurveda doctor.

5. Netr Sanjivani Drops

As the name indicates, these drops are eye regenerator. Its cooling and relaxant effects reduce the pain and inflammation. In any eye defects, to relieve congestion and eye stress one can make use of Netr sanjivani drops. In optic neuritis, to clarify the vision and to reduce the vessel congestion caused by nerve inflammation, use this rejuvenator drops.

Usage – 2 drops in each eye at least three times a day.

It is better to use these medicines continuously for 1 month and then review with the experts of Planet Ayurveda.