Herbs for eye wash

A safe and effective remedy for treating ophthalmological diseases is phytotherapy. Herbs used for washing eyes contain substances that trigger physiological processes in the body and speed up the recovery process. Plant materials contain useful macro and microelements, vitamins, organic acids, enzymes, natural antibiotics. This composition allows you to restore the health of the organs of vision.

Decoctions, infusions and tinctures are prepared from herbs.

• Infusions - the herb is poured with boiling water and infused for several hours or until it cools. Boiling water draws out all the useful substances from the plant.
• Decoctions - the plant is poured with water and boiled over medium heat for 10-40 minutes. After cooling, the liquid is filtered and used for installations.
• Tinctures - herbs are poured with alcohol and infused for a long period of time. But such liquids are contraindicated for washing or wiping eyes, they are intended only for oral use.

The following herbs are suitable for irrigation of the conjunctival sac and washing the eyes: chamomile, rose hips, hawthorn, nettle, ginseng, mint, celandine, motherwort, aloe, sorrel, parsley, couch grass and others. When using herbal raw materials, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the recommended proportions. It is also necessary to take into account the risk of developing adverse reactions, which most often manifest themselves as allergic rashes.

Washing eyes with chamomile

The simplest and at the same time most effective way to relieve redness, inflammation or irritation of the eyes is to wash them with chamomile. The healing effect of the plant is explained by its composition: coumarins, tannins, phytosterols, organic acids, vitamins and minerals, bioflavonoid derivatives, essential oils.

Chamomile is most often used in the treatment of conjunctivitis, as it has the following properties:

• Disinfectant.
• Pain reliever.
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Antiallergic.
• Antispasmodic.
• Antipruritic.

For treatment, you can use dry crushed flowers and leaves of the plant or packaged raw materials.

1. To relieve irritation, a feeling of burning in the eyes, swelling and redness of the eyelids, take 1-2 teaspoons of dry raw materials. Brew chamomile with a glass of boiling water and let it brew until the infusion reaches room temperature. Strain and use for compresses on the eyes. Apply cotton pads soaked in the solution for 3-5 minutes 1-3 times a day.
2. If the eyelids are very swollen after sleep, you can use a compress of chamomile infusion. Take a tablespoon of flowers and pour 250 ml of hot water. After 30 minutes, strain through gauze. Soak cotton swabs in the infusion and apply them to the eyelids. Repeat the procedure several times for 40 minutes.
3. In case of severe inflammation of the eyes and swelling of the eyelids, a compress of chamomile is recommended. Take a bag of chamomile and brew it. As soon as the bags are at a comfortable temperature for the body, put them on closed eyelids for 5-10 minutes. Such a compress also has a cosmetic effect, as it prevents the early appearance of wrinkles.

Chamomile does not cause side effects. But patients with hay fever should be especially careful when using it, as the plant can cause allergic reactions. With prolonged use of the herb, yellow circles may appear on the eyes, which indicate that the skin has been saturated with chamomile. The coloring disappears on its own within 2-3 days. The therapeutic effect of herbal medicine is noticeable after 2-3 days of regular use of the product.

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Calendula for eye wash

A herbaceous plant with pronounced medicinal properties, popularly known as marigold, is calendula. The inflorescences of the herb are used to prepare decoctions, infusions and tinctures. The medicinal properties of calendula are due to its rich composition: carotenoids, sterols, triterpenoids, flavonoids, essential oils and coumarins.

Medicinal effect of the plant:

• Anti-inflammatory.
• Bactericidal.
• Wound healing.
• Calming.
• Antispasmodic.
• Regenerating.

Calendula is most often used in the treatment of conjunctivitis of viral or bacterial etiology.

1. Pour a glass of boiling water over a tablespoon of crushed flowers and cover with a lid for 2-3 hours. Strain and use for eye baths 2-3 times a day.
2. Mix equal parts crushed marigolds and chamomile. Pour 250 ml of boiling water over a tablespoon of the mixture and let it brew for 20 minutes, strain. Rinse your eyes 2-3 times a day, always in the morning and before bed. Compresses according to this recipe are effective for barley on the eye.
3. For blenorrhea, that is, acute purulent inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye, take a tablespoon of calendula and pour a glass of boiling water. The infusion must be well wrapped and left to stand for 40-60 minutes. After straining, the remedy can be used for warm lotions and compresses.

The plant is contraindicated for use in case of allergic reactions to its components.

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Aloe for eye wash

Another popular folk medicine used for eye diseases is aloe vera. The aloe plant contains vitamins A, B, C and E, folic acid and choline. These components normalize metabolic processes in the lens, eliminate its clouding and prevent the development of cataracts. Calcium, zinc, potassium and other minerals of the plant maintain the chemical balance of the lens.

The main indications for the use of aloe in ophthalmology:

• Cataract.
• Early stages of cataracts.
• Myopia.
• Conjunctivitis, barley and other inflammatory lesions of the eyelids.
• Inflammation of the iris.

The plant is effective against fatigue and swelling of the eyelids. It perfectly moisturizes and prevents wrinkles. Aloe juice is used for treatment, which must be prepared in compliance with special rules:

• Each leaf of the plant should be washed well and scalded with boiling water. Carefully crushed and filtered through several layers of sterile gauze.
• Aloe vera that is three years old or older has medicinal properties.
• To prepare the medicine, you should take the lower leaves of the plant, since they contain more useful substances.
• Before preparing the medicine, the cut leaves should lie for 10-14 days at a temperature of 5-8 °C.

Recipes with aloe:

1. Cut 1 thick leaf of the plant, wash and chop. Pour a glass of boiling water over the plant material and let it brew for 10-15 minutes. Strain and use for eye washing 3-4 times a day.
2. To eliminate inflammatory processes, mix aloe juice with honey in a 1:1 ratio. Put the prepared drops into your eyes 2-3 times a day. The product can be used for compresses on the eyelids for 10-15 minutes 1-2 times a day.
3. For cataracts, prepare 100 ml of aloe juice and mix it with a teaspoon of mumiyo. The finished medicine is instilled into the eyes, 1 drop 3-4 times a day.
4. For conjunctivitis and other inflammatory lesions, crush a couple of aloe leaves and pour warm water over them for 1-1.5 hours. Boil over medium heat until boiling and strain. The finished decoction is suitable for wiping the eyes. The procedure is recommended to be carried out 4-6 times a day.
5. To treat barley, pour warm boiled water over a crushed aloe leaf in a ratio of 1:10 and let it brew for 8-12 hours. Strain and use for lotions or rinses. The procedures should be carried out until complete recovery.
6. To combat wrinkles around the eyes, you can make a mask from aloe. Take aloe juice, honey and egg yolk in equal proportions. Mix everything thoroughly and apply to the skin around the eyes and eyelids for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm water. It is recommended to use the mask 1-2 times a week.

The use of aloe in the form of compresses or eye drops does not cause side effects and has virtually no contraindications, except for intolerance to the plant.

Eye wash with bay leaf

A popular spice and effective folk medicine is bay leaf. The plant is valued for its unique composition: essential oils, tannins, organic acids (acetic, valerianic), phytoncides. The natural antibiotic has pronounced anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Washing eyes with bay leaf is recommended for conjunctivitis and other inflammatory lesions. To prepare the medicine, take 3-4 dry leaves, chop them into small pieces and pour a glass of boiling water. The remedy should be infused for 30 minutes. The finished solution is filtered and used for compresses and wiping the eyes. The procedure should be carried out 4-6 times a day.

Eye wash with immortelle

Immortelle is a perennial plant with a unique chemical composition and pronounced medicinal properties. The herb contains flavonoids, tannins, resins, bitters, stearins, as well as vitamins and minerals. The most valuable component of the plant is arenarin, a natural antibiotic that is effective against many infectious diseases.

Immortelle is used in ophthalmology, to calm the nervous system, chronic fatigue syndrome, gastrointestinal disorders, insomnia, and also in cosmetology. The plant improves metabolic processes and removes harmful substances from the body.

The herb suppresses streptococcal and staphylococcal infections, is effective in the treatment of wounds and burns. Eye washing with immortelle is carried out using the following recipes:

• Take 10 g of crushed flowers and pour a glass of boiling water over them. Check on low heat for 30 minutes, cool, strain. Use the ready decoction for eye compresses.
• Pour 250 ml of boiled water at room temperature over a tablespoon of crushed plant and let it brew for 6-8 hours. The infusion is suitable for eye baths and compresses.

Before using herbal medicine, you should consult an ophthalmologist.

Succession for eye washing

The succession plant is popular in folk medicine. The value of the herb is in its composition: essential oils, tannins, mucus, flavonoids, pigments, carotene, vitamins B and C, mineral components. Useful substances are concentrated in the leaves and the top of the plant stem.

Medicinal properties of succession:

• Antimicrobial.
• Bactericidal.
• Regenerating.
• Hemostatic.
• General tonic.
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Anti-allergenic.
• Drying.

For eye diseases, decoctions and infusions are prepared from the succession plant, which are used for compresses and washings of the affected organs of vision.

• Pour 20 g of dry grass with a glass of boiling water and let it brew for an hour. Strain, soak gauze or a cotton swab, apply to eyes for 3-5 minutes 2-4 times a day.
• Wash and chop 100 g of fresh plant. Squeeze the juice from the grass. Dilute the resulting liquid in a 1:1 ratio with warm water and make eye compresses.

The succession is contraindicated for use in cases of hypersensitivity to its components, for the treatment of children and pregnant women.