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Coleus: Multiple, small, randomized controlled trials and one case series suggest that a compound found in coleus (Coleus forskohlii), called forskolin, improves glaucoma. Only one randomized controlled trial found no significant improvement when compared to placebo. Forskolin has reduced intraocular pressure (IOP) in low-quality laboratory studies and studies in humans. Studies use an intraocular (into the eye) suspension of forskolin, not available as a dietary supplement in the United States. Studies are needed with standardized extracts of coleus to establish safety and efficacy of coleus supplements in glaucoma. Coleus supplements may decrease blood pressure and should not be taken along with hypotensive (blood pressure lowering) medications or those with hypotension (low blood pressure). Forskolin may stimulate thyroid hormone production, so coleus should not be used in individuals taking medications for thyroid conditions or individuals with thyroid disorders.

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Coleus for Glaucoma
Coleus: Multiple, small, randomized controlled trials and one case series suggest that a compound found in coleus (Coleus forskohlii), called forskolin, improves glaucoma. Only one randomized controlled trial found no ....

 

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Melatonin for Glaucoma
Melatonin: Melatonin is a neurohormone (brain hormone) produced by the pineal gland from the amino acid tryptophan. Melatonin synthesis also occurs in the retina of most animals as well as ....

 

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Kudzu

Kudzu for Glaucoma
Kudzu: In China, the main herb-derived eye drops for glaucoma are pueraria flavonoids (compounds found in kudzu). The addition of puerarin to conventional drugs for glaucoma yielded favorable results. Additional ....

 

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Ginkgo for Glaucoma
Ginkgo: Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) has been used in several clinical studies for the treatment of glaucoma. Ginkgo seems to improve retinal blood flow in the eye, decreasing damage to the ....

 

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Danshen

Danshen for Glaucoma
Danshen: Danshen, or salvia (Salvia miltiorrhiza), has been proposed as a possible glaucoma therapy, but further studies are needed in humans before a clear conclusion can be drawn. A human ....

 

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