Garden Area: Ophthalmology
The branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. Significant diseases of the eye include blindness, cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma. Many diseases and conditions in other parts of the body can be initially diagnosed from examining the eyes.
Plants in this area:
| Plant | Family | Garden Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Coleus, Coleus forskohlii | Lamiaceae | Cardiovascular, Medicinal Garden, Ophthalmology, Respiratory |
| Jimson Weed, Datura stramonium | Solanaceae | Medicinal Garden, Ophthalmology |
| Mandragora, Mandragora officinarum | Solanaceae | Medicinal Garden, Ophthalmology |
| Pilocarpus or Jaborandi, Pilocarpus microphyllus | Rutaceae | Medicinal Garden, Ophthalmology |