How to Make an Herbal Remedy for Conjunctivitis

How to Make an Herbal Remedy for Conjunctivitis



Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is a highly contagious and equally annoying eye condition that is caused by the inflammation of the outer layers of the eye and the inner eyelids. Conjunctivitis is caused by an allergic reaction or a bacterial or viral infection. Those who have suffered from pink eye are prone to reoccurrence. Often treated with steroids, antihistamines and other prescription medications, you can avoid the side effects of costly traditional medicine through natural herbal remedies in your own home.







Things You'll Need:





200 ml spinach juice




300 ml carrot juice




1 cup gooseberry juice




2 tsps. natural honey




1 cup dried coriander









1


Drink lots of water and fresh vegetable juices. The most beneficial vegetables are spinach and carrot. Mix 200 ml of fresh spinach juice and 300 ml of fresh carrot juice daily to help relieve the symptoms of pink eye.





2


Mix 1 cup of gooseberry juice and 2 tsps. of honey and drink twice a day. Honey is a common ingredient in many herbal remedies, as it helps to purify the blood and kill germs and bacteria that cause or aggravate conjunctivitis.





3


Wash the effected eye with coriander tea. Boil two cups of water and remove from heat. Add one cup of dried coriander and allow to steep for five minutes. Strain the herbs from the liquid and allow to cool to room temperature. Use this herbal eye wash three times a day to relieve pain and soothe the inflammation.








Tips & Warnings










If you are prone to conjunctivitis, these herbal remedies can help during inflammation; protect yourself from future episodes by changing your pillowcases and eye cosmetics frequently.








Always take proper care of your contact lenses, as bacteria build-up can cause pink eye. If you are suffering from conjunctivitis, don't use your contacts in either the normal or affected eye until the symptoms subside.








Wash your hand frequently and keep them away from your face and eyes.



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