Natural Remedies: Application Uses For Eye Problems

 

  • Aloe juice (unsweetened) soak in cotton pads as compress (Aloe juice 1 tablespoon to 1 tablespoon of cold water).
  • Apple cider vinegar as eyewash & soak in cotton pads as compress (Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 tablespoon to 1/2 cup of 125ml distilled or mineral water, stir well before using).
  • Baking soda as eyewash (Baking soda ¼ teaspoon to ½ cup of 125ml distilled or mineral water, stir well before using).
  • Castor Oil as eye drop (Use an eyedropper & put 1 drop to each eye).
  • Chamomile as eyewash & soak in cotton pads as compress (Chamomile 3 pieces to 1/2 cup of 125ml hot water, steep for 5 minutes & strain before using).
  • Chrysanthemum as eyewash & soak in cotton pads as compress (Chrysanthemum 3 pieces to 1/2 cup of 125ml hot water, steep for 5 minutes & strain before using).
  • Chilled metal spoon as compress (Put metal spoon in iced water for 5 minutes then apply as compress).
  • Coriander as eyewash & soak in cotton pads as compress (Coriander 1 stalk of 8 to 10 leaves to 100ml water, boil for 10 minutes then let it cool before using or extract its juice & mix with 50ml of distilled or mineral water, stir well before using).
  • Cucumber slices as compress (Freshly cut).
  • Fennel seeds as eyewash & soak in cotton pads as compress.
  • Frozen green vegetables in a towel as compress (Freeze a bag green vegetable enough to cover both eyes in freezer & once frozen, place in a towel before using).
  • Grated potato as compress (Grate enough to cover 2 eyes).
  • Milk (cold or warm) & honey as eyewash & soak in cotton pads as compress (Milk 1 tablespoon to 1 tablespoon of honey, mix well before using).
  • Rose water as eyewash & soak in cotton pads as compress (Rose buds 3 pieces to 1/2 cup of 125ml hot water, steep for 5 minutes & strain before using).
  • Salt water as eyewash & soak in cotton pads as compress (Salt 1 teaspoon to 1 cup of 250ml distilled or mineral water, stir well before using).
  • Tea bags as eyewash & soak in cotton pads as compress (Any type of tea eg: black, green, etc).
  • Witch Hazel soak in cotton pads as compress (Can buy from pharmacy store).
  • Others: Acupuncture on eye acupoints.

Reference:  Eye Problems