Edible plants: promising candidates for preventive and curative care in ophthalmological disorders
Abstract
The objective of this study is to highlight the importance of edible plants commonly used in Indian households, but also medicinally acclaimed for various eye problems. Plants are a rich source of phytochemicals that, through various mechanisms fights against infections and diseases, thereby providing health benefits. The various search terms such as cataract, ophthalmology, glaucoma, etc., were used to select the plants used for eye problems in various traditional medicinal systems. However, a strong recommendation is also made to conduct in-depth research in this aspect to elucidate the possible mechanisms responsible for these preventive actions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Medicinal Plant Research
Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Archives of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 21–21
- Publication date
- 14 February 2026
- Language
- EN