Guest guest Posted March 7, 2003 Report Share Posted March 7, 2003 On one of my eyesight improvement forums, an herbal eye formula was requested and I posted the herbal eyebright formula from Doc's files here on herbal remedies. One of the members questioned the use of DMSO and alcohol together, saying that it would go directly into the bloodstream and that this was not desirable. How does one reply to a statement like that? I said that as the eye is not well-vascularized, and has only the tears, aqueous and vitreous humors that bathe the various structures, a penetrating solution would be beneficial, not dangerous. Was I correct in saying this? I do know that the cornea and lens have no blood vessels in them whatsoever. Is there any danger at all in using the eyebright formula? Would it travel to other parts of the body through the circulatory system, or would it remain in the eye and its associated muscular structure? Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2003 Report Share Posted March 7, 2003 Francine, I've used it on my goats cataracts and it cleared them up and did not hurt my goat at all... I'm thinking of trying it for my own eyes... You dilute the formula with the dmso and distilled water to wash out the eye. Doc will be able to tell you more on this though Suzi Francine <feisner wrote: On one of my eyesight improvement forums, an herbal eye formula was requested and I posted the herbal eyebright formula from Doc's files here on herbal remedies.One of the members questioned the use of DMSO and alcohol together, saying that it would go directly into the bloodstream and that this was not desirable. How does one reply to a statement like that? I said that as the eye is not well-vascularized, and has only the tears, aqueous and vitreous humors that bathe the various structures, a penetrating solution would be beneficial, not dangerous. Was I correct in saying this? I do know that the cornea and lens have no blood vessels in them whatsoever. Is there any danger at all in using the eyebright formula? Would it travel to other parts of the body through the circulatory system, or would it remain in the eye and its associated muscular structure?FranFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2003 Report Share Posted March 7, 2003 Dear Fran, What you answered was OK, however there is more to it than that. #1. There is more alcohol in a ripe banana than there is in one dropperful of a tincture, and you are only using 3 to 10 drops of the EyeBright Formula in an eye cup and furthermore are diluting it with distilled water. (NB: There are 36 drops to a dropperful) #2. Alcohol when mixed with any herb(s) acts as a catalyst for the biochemical properties of those herbs and allows them to be absorbed and utilized quickly. Compared to a shot of whiskey, the negative effects of alcohol in a tincture are negligible and conversely are saluatory rather than debilitating. #3. Using the DMSO will bring the biochemical properties of the herbs into the area where they need to be along with the very small quantity of alcohol which as a catalyst will cause them to work better, faster, and more efficiently. Hope this helps. Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington - Francine herbal remedies Friday, March 07, 2003 2:12 AM [herbal remedies] Herbal Eyebright...? On one of my eyesight improvement forums, an herbal eye formula was requested and I posted the herbal eyebright formula from Doc's files here on herbal remedies.One of the members questioned the use of DMSO and alcohol together, saying that it would go directly into the bloodstream and that this was not desirable. How does one reply to a statement like that? . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2003 Report Share Posted March 7, 2003 Remind them that the alcohol used is vodka, not rubbing alcohol (some people actually think you use rubbing alcohol to make tinctures). Also, there is such a small amount it couldn't possibly do any harm. The vodka is needed to extract and hold the medicinal qualities of the plant materials. Janet - Francine herbal remedies Friday, March 07, 2003 1:12 AM [herbal remedies] Herbal Eyebright...? On one of my eyesight improvement forums, an herbal eye formula was requested and I posted the herbal eyebright formula from Doc's files here on herbal remedies.One of the members questioned the use of DMSO and alcohol together, saying that it would go directly into the bloodstream and that this was not desirable. How does one reply to a statement like that? I said that as the eye is not well-vascularized, and has only the tears, aqueous and vitreous humors that bathe the various structures, a penetrating solution would be beneficial, not dangerous. Was I correct in saying this? I do know that the cornea and lens have no blood vessels in them whatsoever. Is there any danger at all in using the eyebright formula? Would it travel to other parts of the body through the circulatory system, or would it remain in the eye and its associated muscular structure?FranFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2003 Report Share Posted March 7, 2003 I used eyebright tea as eyedrops on my babies for osme bacterial pink eye. It worked like a charm. I put it in my own eyes first & It's no different than regular eyedrops. (but putting eyedrops into a 2 & 1 year old is not easy). I would rather take on the goat. Suzanne Nottmeier [suziesgoats]Friday, March 07, 2003 10:24 AMherbal remedies Subject: Re: [herbal remedies] Herbal Eyebright...? Francine, I've used it on my goats cataracts and it cleared them up and did not hurt my goat at all... I'm thinking of trying it for my own eyes... You dilute the formula with the dmso and distilled water to wash out the eye. Doc will be able to tell you more on this though Suzi Francine <feisner wrote: On one of my eyesight improvement forums, an herbal eye formula was requested and I posted the herbal eyebright formula from Doc's files here on herbal remedies.One of the members questioned the use of DMSO and alcohol together, saying that it would go directly into the bloodstream and that this was not desirable. How does one reply to a statement like that? I said that as the eye is not well-vascularized, and has only the tears, aqueous and vitreous humors that bathe the various structures, a penetrating solution would be beneficial, not dangerous. Was I correct in saying this? I do know that the cornea and lens have no blood vessels in them whatsoever. Is there any danger at all in using the eyebright formula? Would it travel to other parts of the body through the circulatory system, or would it remain in the eye and its associated muscular structure?FranFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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