Hello!
I have searched and searched your archives...and even tried google and various other sources in hopes of finding and herbal eyewash/infusion that I could use...
I had lasik surgery four weeks ago and one of my eyes is very, very dry and gets a haze over it. The "lubricating" eye drops are ridiculous they almost seem to add to the problem. The herbal eyewash I purchased one time for tired eyes years ago...isn't being carried locally.
I have read a few things online about eyebright ( tincture added to distilled water...or some green tea infusion) ( one recipe includes cayenne!...) but I thought I would take this to a trustworthy source and see if I can finally get a some relief!
as a side note...I thought I "knew stuff" about herbs just from growing up with indigenous healers and so much self study...I realize just how very little I know as I take part in your classes and read all you offer on your website... I am so happy to be starting at ...the beginning and feel blessed to have your knowledge and experience at my fingertips. You have gifted the world a beautiful thing thank you!
Bright blessings to you and yours...
Hi Lisa,
Have you tried chickweed? Usually is the first thing that I reach for eye stuff.
Susun's Chickweed Eye Lotion:
4 oz distilled water
4 oz witch hazel
1 TBS chickweed tincture
combine all ingredients in a bottle, shake well. Wet a cotton ball or cloth with lotion and apply to closed eyes for 3 minutes.
Chamomile is often used to help with dry eyes - you can either place teabags on eyes or make tea, strain well and put a couple drops in eyes. Of course, eyebright is good on it's own as a wash, but I certainly wouldn't add cayenne!
Make sure you are eating plenty of good Omega 3 fats - salmon, sardines.
Borage infusions have been used traditionally as eye washes as well - especially for tired eyes.
blessings,
Kim
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