How to improve my 8-year-old son's eyesight of 3.5 and 4.5 with Triphala Ghruta? - #52569

Hi! I’m an assistant to the Ask Ayurveda doctors. I’ve carefully reviewed your question.

I will explain your son’s symptoms through the Ayurvedic perspective so you understand what is happening in his body as a whole.

In Ayurveda, eyesight issues like myopia can be linked to an imbalance in the Pitta dosha, which governs vision and transformation processes in the body. Excessive heat or strain on the eyes can exacerbate Pitta, leading to vision problems. Triphala Ghruta is traditionally used to support eye health due to its balancing properties for Pitta and its ability to nourish the tissues.

Your concern about Ayurveda being “very over heat produce” is valid, as some treatments can increase internal heat. However, Triphala Ghruta is generally considered cooling and nourishing, which can help balance Pitta without adding excess heat.

To give doctors a precise and effective treatment plan, your answers to the questions below are essential. Without this information, the recommendations will be more general and less accurate.

Please answer each question as clearly as possible:

1. How long has your son had this eyesight issue? (Options: Less than 6 months, 6 months to 1 year, 1 to 2 years, More than 2 years) 2. Has there been any change in his eyesight recently? (Options: Yes, it has worsened, Yes, it has improved, No change, Not sure) 3. Does your son experience any discomfort or symptoms related to his eyesight, such as headaches or eye strain? (Options: Yes, frequent headaches, Yes, eye strain or fatigue, No, he feels fine, Not sure) 4. What is your son’s daily screen time (TV, tablets, etc.)? (Options: Less than 1 hour, 1 to 3 hours, 3 to 5 hours, More than 5 hours) 5. How is your son’s overall health and energy level? (Options: Very good — active and energetic, Good — occasionally tired, Average — often tired, Poor — low energy) 6. What is your son’s diet like? (Options: Balanced with fruits and vegetables, Mostly junk food, High in sugar and processed foods, Not sure) 7. Have you consulted an eye specialist regarding his eyesight? (Options: Yes, and received a prescription, Yes, but no prescription was given, No, not yet, Not sure if I need to)

Your detailed responses will help the doctors provide the most effective guidance for your son’s eyesight improvement.

●Ingredients Triphala powder - 3 grams Cow ghee - 2.5 to 5 grams Pure honey - 5 to 10 grams Method Take Triphala powder in a bowl. Add melted ghee to it. Then add honey and mix well. Consume at night before bed.Why at night? At night, the body is in a rebuilding state. The eyes get rest from the day’s fatigue. Bittle and Vata are balanced. In the morning, the body feels clean and the eyes feel refreshed. The purifying effect of Triphala, the emollient properties of ghee, and the soothing properties of honey combine to revitalize the eyes. This not only improves vision but also reduces headaches, eye strain, dry eyes, and the tendency to wear glasses prematurely. ●Prepare Triphala water at night. Add half a teaspoon of Triphala powder to half a glass of water. Cover and let it steep overnight, so that the Triphala essence can fully infuse the water. • Triphala is said to be beneficial for the eyes.