Visual Aid. Eyesight Herbs Herbs in this formula have been shown to assist in a variety of visual problems including myopia, retinal disturbances, eye strain/visual acuity, pigmentary retinitis, diabetic induced cataracts, help eyes adapt to darkness more effectively, and help against day and night blindness. Chinese Schizandra Berry is a registered medicine in Russia for vision problems.

Contents: Chinese Schizandra Berry, Bilberry fruit, Chinese Ginkgo Leaf, Chinese Lycium (Wolf) berry, Chinese Ligustrum (Privet) fruit and Milk Thistle seed in a base containing approximately 225 mg. of concentrated Alfalfa leaf extract per 60 drops. 15 to 45 drops 2-3 times daily. Not recommended if nursing or pregnant.

Ingredient descriptions:

Chinese Schizandra Berry (Schizandra chinensis)

Actions: Tonic, adaptogen, aphrodisiac, mild stimulant, deep immune activator, antioxidant.

Common Use: Schizandra fruits or berries contain various lignans, mainly schizandrins, these lignans have been found to prevent liver damage, stimulate liver repair, and stimulate normal liver functioning. These properties appear to be related to the various antioxidant abilities of the various schizandrins. Schizandra also helps in digestion, regulating gastric acid release. Other studies have shown that extracts of schizandra are stimulating to the central nervous system and are cholinergic. There have been numerous reports on schizandra's ability to quicken reflexes, increase work efficiency, control anger and combat neurasthenias (headaches, insomnia, dizziness, palpitations). Other reports have mentioned increased cognitive function and increased memory. Recent research studies have indicated that schizandra has numerous biological activities, including: anti-bacterial, mild stimulant, liver protective, anti-depressant, antioxidant, adaptogen and cardiac tonic. In Oriental Medicine, schizandra is recommended for the lungs, liver and kidneys, including as an aphrodisiac ( kidney element). Schizandra is also a registered medicine in Russia for vision problems since the herb has been found to prevent eye fatigue and increase acuity.

Bilberry Fruit (Vaccinium myrtillus)

Actions: Antiseptic, astringent, circulatory, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory.

Common Uses: Bilberry contains over 15 anthocyanosides which help to maintain the integrity of capillaries, stabilize collagen and are also potent antioxidants. Numerous clinical studies have shown Bilberry to be effective in the relief of circulation disorders, varicose veins and other venous and arterial problems. Bilberry has also been promising in dealing with vision disorders, helping with eye strain and visual acuity, retinal disturbances, day and night blindness, myopia, pigmentary retinitis and diabetic induced cataracts. Studies have also shown that Bilberry can act as a coadjutant in hemo-ralopy and diabetic retinopathy and can stimulate rhodopsin production. Not recommended individually for long term use.

Ginkgo Leaf (Ginko biloba)

Actions: Mental alertness, circulatory stimulant, antioxidant.

Common Use: One of the most interesting herbs of the last few years, Ginkgo improves brain function, including memory and alertness, protects blood vessels, improves circulation, and is a powerful antioxidant. Also acts on a wide range of vascular conditions, including verti-go, tinnitus, neurological disorders, Alzheimer's disease, memory and concentration problems, diminished intellectual capacity due to insufficient circulation and complications of stroke and skull injuries. European studies have also shown Ginkgo Leaf to "correct erection failures" in 50% of the patients studied.

Chinese Lycium berry (Wolfberry) (Lycium barbarum)

Actions: Nutritive tonic, liver tonic, hypotensive.

Contents: These berries are very nourishing and can help supply the important nutrients that cells, tissues and organs need for proper functioning. They contain betaine, vitamin A, B1, B2, C, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zeaxanthin, physalein and linolein acid. Studies have shown an extract of this herb to inhibit the precipitation of fat in liver cells and promote the regeneration of liver cells. It has also shown a hypoglycemia effect; helping to lower the level of blood sugars, and a hypotensive effect; decrease in blood pressure and the ability to stimulate breathing. This herb is a good supplement for the liver and kidneys, it can help produce sperm and blood and has been used successfully to clear vision problems. Not recommended if nursing or pregnant.

Chinese Ligustrum (Privet) Fruit (Ligustrum lucidum)

Actions: Nutritive tonic, deep immune activator, liver tonic, digestive aid.

Common Use: Ligustrum, or privet fruit, is an excellent digestive aid, it may be of benefit in chronic bowel complaints and ulcerations of the stomach and bowels. Also known to nourish and tone the liver and kidneys, benefit the skin, and act on conditions such as dizziness, spots in front of the eyes, lower back pain and tinnitus. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, ligustrum is often combined with astragalus root to combat long term weakness, chronic illness or deficiency, and many degenerative ailments such as general immune weakness.

Milk Thistle Seed (Silybum marianum)

Actions: Regenerates the liver on a cellular level, hepatic, cholagogue, galactagogue, tonic.

Common Use: The extensive modern clinical and laboratory research on milk thistle seed would fill (and has filled) a whole book. The most important active constituents discovered so far are the flavonoid-like compounds called flavanolignans, the group of which is collectively called silymarin. The three most abundant of these molecules are silbinin, silychristin, and silydanin. These compounds have two major actions: 1) they bind to the liver cell (hepatocyte) membranes and protect them from being injured by foreign chemicals, endogenous and environmental toxins and free radical damage; and 2) they enter the liver cells and enhance their ability to produce enzymes vital to the liver's proper functioning, thus speeding recovery from injury to the liver and even stimulating regeneration of liver tissue. The seeds are also rich in betaine, a proven liver protector, as well as essential fatty acids that may help lower excessive and chronic inflammation in the body. This herb is specific for protection and enhanced liver regeneration after exposure to heavy metals, radiation, or toxic chemicals.

Alfalfa Whole Herb and Leaf (Medicago sativa)

Actions: Nutritive, tonic, alterative, depurative.

Common Uses: Alfalfa leaves are a very rich source of many valuable nutritients including protein, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, all the known vitamins, trace minerals, carotene, chlorophyll and more. It is helpful for every condition of the body whether it be maintaining or regaining health.