Eyesight Grass
Also Known As: Wang Beijing, Stone Bone Herb, One Branch Herb, Wulai Grass, Downhill Vine, Mountain Seven.
Energetic Properties and Flavor: Slightly bitter in taste, cool in nature.
Part Used: The stem and leaves of Procris wightiana, a plant from the Urticaceae (Nettle) family.
How to Use Eyesight Grass
Application: Use an appropriate amount. It can be pounded into a paste for external application or decocted in water. After cooling, filter the liquid for use as eye drops.
Preparation: Harvested year-round, washed clean, and used fresh.
Important Safety Note: When preparing any herbal remedy for topical application, especially for sensitive areas like the eyes, ensure strict hygiene. If using as eye drops, consult a qualified healthcare professional or Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner for proper dosage and preparation methods to avoid irritation or contamination. Always patch-test on a small skin area first if applying topically.
Benefits and Traditional Uses of Eyesight Grass
Benefits: Clears corneal opacities and brightens vision, clears heat and detoxifies, dispels stagnation and reduces swelling.
Primarily Treats: Corneal opacities (cloudy vision), red and inflamed eyes due to pathogenic wind-heat, burns and scalds, traumatic injuries (like sprains and contusions), fractures, unexplained swollen sores, and skin ulcers. Traditional Chinese Medicine has a long history of addressing these conditions, with research exploring its efficacy in areas like acute conjunctivitis and ocular surface diseases (PMID: 29339908, PMID: 31590740).
Traditional Formulas with Eyesight Grass
For treating corneal opacities and acute conjunctivitis: Use an appropriate amount of fresh Eyesight Grass, decoct in water, cool, and filter. Apply as eye drops 2-3 times daily. (As documented in "Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine"). The herb's properties in clearing heat and promoting healing are consistent with TCM approaches to inflammatory conditions and wound care (PMID: 29497486).
Related Discussions on Eyesight Grass
The "Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine" states: "Clears heat and detoxifies, dispels stagnation and reduces swelling, clears corneal opacities and brightens vision. Primarily treats corneal opacities, acute conjunctivitis, burns and scalds, fractures, traumatic injuries, unexplained swollen sores, and skin ulcers."
Quick Self-Assessment & Immediate Action
3-Second Self-Test: Do you frequently experience persistent eye irritation, unexplained skin rashes, or slow-healing minor wounds?
30-Second Self-Rescue: If you answered yes, immediately try a cool, damp cloth compress for soothing relief, and consider reviewing your daily habits for potential triggers of "internal heat" or inflammation. Remember, persistent symptoms warrant professional advice.
For informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) before use.
References
A systematic review found TCM effective for acute conjunctivitis. PMID: 29339908
TCM provides therapeutic benefits for various ocular surface diseases. PMID: 31590740
Clinical evidence supports TCM's role in wound healing processes. PMID: 29497486
