Useful Herbs for Pink Eyes

What is Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye?

Commonly called as pink eye, conjunctivitis is an inflammation, which is generally not severe but can be highly contagious. Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the membrane concealing your eyelids and the out move of your eyeball. Primarily caused by infection or allergy, pink eye is an inflammation of the white part of the eye.

Types of Conjunctivitis

Bacterial conjunctivitis: It often infects one eye and is accompanied with mucous discharge.
Viral conjunctivitis: It is the most common type of conjunctivitis that is accompanied with watering, redness and irritation. It is treatable with good hygiene.
Allergic conjunctivitis: This is often bilateral and is accompanied with symptoms like swelling and itching.

Symptoms of pink eye

Redness in the eyes
Grittiness sensation
Itchy, scratchy feeling
A burning sensation
Watering of the eyes
Sensitivity to light
Eye dryness
Pain

Herbs for pink eyes

Here is a list of herbs that are excellent for eye care during conjunctivitis

Bilberry – It seems to be good for a number of eye-related disorders. It is a good herb for pink eye because it strengthens eye capillaries, prevents infection & restores health & brightness to the eyes.
Honey – It has antibacterial properties. It also soothes eyes and promotes speeds healing. Add a couple of drops to eyewash.
Tea – Just place cooled tea bags on the eyes. The tannins in, black or green tea helps reduce itchiness and inflammation.
Berberine – Any herbs containing berberine will fight a host of microbes. Herbs such as goldenseal, Oregon grapefruit & barberry contain berberine.
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) flowers – are effective in eyewash because they are also antiviral and soothing.
Aloe – Soak a cloth in aloe vera juice and place it over your eyes for at least 15 minutes.
Chamomile – Add 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers to 1 cup of boiled water. Steep for 5 minutes, strain, let cool, and use as an eyewash.
Elderberry – Use elderberry blossom tea as eyewash.
Goldenseal – This herb is especially beneficial if the conjunctivitis is caused by an infection. Berberine in goldenseal is an active ingredient to fight with pink eye infections.
Turmeric – Mix two teaspoon of turmeric powder in a glass of warm water and use it as a hot water compress.
Yarrow – This is also good for conjunctivitis because it is astringent, antibacterial & anti-inflammatory.
Slippery elm – Make a poultice of slippery elm powder and place on the inflamed eye.

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Ophthacare From Himalaya

Ophthacare from Himalaya is a herbal eye drop that takes care of various types of eye diseases and disorders. The herbs present in this herbal eye care