Skin, Hair & Eyes
Tired, Dry Eyes
Dry, tired, red or strained eyes.
⚡ Quick & easy version · 5 min
Warm Chamomile Compress
Only a few things you probably already have at home.
You need
- ◆2 chamomile tea bags
Steps
- Steep tea bags, let cool until just warm.
- Lay on closed eyes 5 min.
Goji Chrysanthemum Eye Tea
You need
- ◆10 goji berries
- ◆5 chrysanthemum flowers
How to make it
- 1
Steep 5–8 min in hot water.
- 2
Drink daily; eat the berries.
Helpful herbs
The TCM view
Liver blood/yin deficiency or Liver heat – 'the Liver opens into the eyes'. Classic: Qi Ju Di Huang Wan.
Food tips
Eat / do
- Carrots, dark greens
- Eggs
Avoid
- Long screen sessions without breaks (20-20-20 rule)
Sources
- Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Eastland Press)
- Scheid, Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies (Eastland Press)
- NCCIH – Herbs at a Glance (US National Institutes of Health)
- NCCIH – Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know
- Memorial Sloan Kettering – About Herbs database (interactions & safety)
- Thuisarts.nl – Dutch GP advice (when to see a doctor)
⚠ Safety
- Sudden vision changes or eye pain: see an eye doctor.
- Not a replacement for medical care. Ask a doctor before use if pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication.