Skin, Hair & Eyes
Tired Eyes & Screen Strain
Tired, dry or blurry eyes after screens or reading.
⚡ Quick & easy version · 5 min
Warm Tea-Bag Compress
Only a few things you probably already have at home.
You need
- ◆2 used chamomile tea bags, lukewarm
Steps
- Place on closed eyes for 5 min.
Goji & Chrysanthemum Eye Tea
You need
- ◆10 g goji berries
- ◆5 g chrysanthemum flowers
- ◆500 ml hot water
How to make it
- 1
Steep 10 min.
- 2
Drink and eat the berries; refill once.
Helpful herbs
The TCM view
'The Liver opens into the eyes.' Goji and chrysanthemum together form the classic eye tea; they are the key additions in Qi Ju Di Huang Wan.
Food tips
Eat / do
- Carrots, goji, dark greens
- 20-20-20 rule: every 20 min look 20 ft (6 m) away for 20 sec
Avoid
- Screens in the dark
- Too little sleep
Sources
⚠ Safety
- Goji can interact with warfarin.
- Sudden vision loss, flashes or eye pain: doctor immediately.
- Not a replacement for medical care. Ask a doctor before use if pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication.