Herbs for Eye Health

4 Sri Lankan medicinal plants traditionally used for this purpose. Open a herb to see its Sinhala, English and botanical names, the parts used, how it is prepared, the research behind it and safety notes.

Use with care: Traditional use does not prove that a herb works or that it is safe for you. Talk to a doctor or a registered Ayurveda practitioner before using herbs to treat a condition, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medicines, or treating a child. Read our disclaimer

Fruits & Seeds

Domba (Calophyllum inophyllum): Tamanu Oil from the Coastal Tree

(Calophyllum inophyllum)

Domba (Calophyllum inophyllum) leans over Sri Lankan beaches with its thick glossy leaves, dropping

Leaves

Wathusudda (Tabernaemontana divaricata): Crape Jasmine, and the Eye Warning

(Tabernaemontana divaricata)

Wathusudda (Tabernaemontana divaricata) stands in more Sri Lankan gardens than almost any other shru

Fruits & Seeds

Nelli (Phyllanthus emblica): Amla, Triphala's Third Fruit

(Phyllanthus emblica)

Nelli (Phyllanthus emblica) is the fruit that plays a trick on you: bite it and it is astringent and

Leaves

Mukunuwenna (Alternanthera sessilis): Sri Lanka's Everyday Leafy Green

(Alternanthera sessilis)

Mukunuwenna (Alternanthera sessilis) is the most unassuming plant on this site and one of the most u

Other uses

Digestion (42) Coughs and Colds (22) Skin Conditions (22) Blood Sugar and Diabetes (18) Fever (16) Urinary and Kidney Health (16) Cooling the Body (14) Joint Pain and Arthritis (13) Wound Healing (12) Sleep and Stress (9) Immunity (8) Diarrhoea (8) Oral and Dental Health (8) Constipation (7) Cholesterol and Heart Health (7) Hair Care (7) Liver Health (6) Asthma and Breathing (5) Women's Health (4) Inflammation and Swelling (4) Memory and Brain Health (4) Weight Management (3) Piles (Haemorrhoids) (3) Intestinal Worms (3)