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Herbal Drops for Dry Eyes

According to the Mayo Clinic, your eyes create tears all the time. Eyes that are healthy are continuously saturated by tear film, which prevents dry eyes and allows your eyes to maintain comfortable vision. An imbalance of moisture in your tear film can cause dry eyes. Dry eyes can be very uncomfortable, but can be treated naturally and easily at home with herbal drops and eye washes.

  1. Over-the-Counter Herbal Drops

    • If you are having symptoms of dry, red or itchy eyes that are light-sensitive, you may benefit from purchasing over-the-counter herbal or homeopathic eyedrops at your local drug store. Try to find an eye drop that contains herbs such as Mercurius sublimatus, Belladonna or Euphrasia to help sooth and ease redness, inflammation and dryness. Since herbal drops are free of chemicals, they are safe to use as needed. You can put several drops in each eye several times a day for relief of dry eyes.

    Triphala

    • Triphala is a popular herb used in Indian culture to increase tear production and moisturize dry eyes. Triphala powder in often sold in local health-food stores. Create a triphala eye wash or drops by mixing 1 tsp. of triphala with 8 oz. of water and allowing it to sit overnight. The next day, filter the mixture through clean cheesecloth and pour it into a cup. Dip a cloth in the solution and press it over your eyes, or simply pour the solution directly into the eye. You could also dip your eye into the solution for 30 seconds or fill a stopper with the solution and apply several drops a day to relieve dry eyes.

    Eye Wash

    • If you have a hard time using eye drops, consider making an herbal eye wash to moisten your eyes and increase tear production. Make an organic chamomile eye wash by gathering two chamomile tea bags (or one dried spoonful of chamomile flower), warm water, a cup or bowl and a strainer (if you're using loose herbs.) Brew the eye wash by placing the chamomile bag or loose herbs into a cup or bowl and pouring warm water onto it. After the chamomile has steeped for 15 minutes, remove the tea bag or strain out the loose herb. Flush your eyes with the warm water or dip your eye into the bowl for 10 minutes. You can also get comfortable in a reclined position and place the tea bags over your eyes for 10 minutes. If you're using loose chamomile, wrap the herbs in cheesecloth and lay it over your eyes.

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