Burning eyes is a symptom of many eye allergies and conditions like pink eyes, etc. It might also be due to the presence of foreign bodies like dust, etc in the eyes. Chemicals, extreme hot and cold conditions can also cause burning in the eyes.
Though burning eyes itself is a symptom, it has it has other symptoms as well like watery eyes, redness, eye pain, itching, and burning sensation. It is easily treatable with herbal remedies.
Herbal Remedies For Burning Eyes
Elderberry
The herb has anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. It is a rich source of anthocyanins and it is a powerful antioxidant. It improves the immune system and night vision.
Elderberry flowers and leaves can be used to cool burning eyes. The berries and leaves contain vitamin A, B and C, flavanoids, carotenoids, amino acids, tannins, potassium nitrate, and glucosides. Elderberry flower tea can be used as excellent eyewash and as compress for eyes.
Fresh leaves can be placed over the eyes and can be bandaged to help eye problems. The flowers have astringent properties and soothe burning eyes. Take some flowers in a pot and add boiling water, let the mixture rest for 10 minutes, strain the liquid and drink it warm or you can cool it and use it as eyewash for burning eyes. It contains flavanoids that build immunity and fight infections. The flowers and leaves are used in ointments to treat swelling.
Marigold
It was traditionally used to treat pink eyes and other eye inflammations. It reduces inflammation, redness and burning of eyes. It is believed to have anti-spasmodic effects and is a powerful antioxidant. Leutin and zeaxanthin present in marigold is beneficial for eyes and they prevent cataract development and prevent macular degeneration.
Flower infusions can soothe sore and irritated eyes. It is excellent eyewash. It is used for eye irritation and tired eyes. It can improve poor eyesight. Marigold cold compress calms any troubled eye problems. You can use the flower infusion to rinse your eyes. Take dried flowers in a dry jar and add one glass of water and boil it for 20 minutes; strain the liquid, cool it and uses it as eyewash.
Parsley
Take some dried leaves, add water, and boil it for 20 minutes. Strain the liquid, cool it and use as eyewash. You can also use fresh leaves, boil them for 5 minutes, and use the strained liquid.
You can either drink it or use it as eyewash. It is a natural coolant and has anti-inflammatory properties. The antibodies present in parsley flushes the infection in eyes as well as clear the mucous, which builds on eyeballs. It cools the eyes and eliminates bacteria. It cleans the debris in eyes.
Rubbing the eyes can tear the cornea and cause irritation and washing with water can cause stinging sensation, but parsley water can soothe the eyes. It contains magnesium, vitamin A, carotenoids, vitamin C, E, zeaxanthin, lutein and cryptoxanthin. It is rich in folates and vitamin K. It prevents macular degeneration and is rich in antioxidants required for eyes. It stimulates tiny blood vessels found around the eyes and improves the vision.
Eyebright
Eyebright has been used from centuries to treat burning eyes and other eye related problems. Modern herbalists still use this herb for treating eye problems. Its antiseptic properties are helpful in cooling and soothing the eyes. It reduces burning, itching weeping and red eyes.
The flavanoids contain anti-inflammatory properties that relieve swelling and help watery eyes. It reduces burning and redness of eyes. It is used to treat pink eyes, sensation and grittiness in eyes. Take 3 teaspoons of dried herb and add water.
Boil the mixture for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid and drink it. You can drink it three times a day to treat eye problems. It can be used to rinse the eyes four times a day for relieving burning eye. It is effective in treating eye ulcers, strain, sensitivity to light and poor vision. It is used for weak eyes, pink eyes and blepharitis.
Indian Sorrel
It is an excellent herb in treating many problems related to eyes. Three to four drops of leaf extracts can be used to make the eyes relaxed and free from strain. It restrains the development of cataract. It keeps the eye cool and reduces burning and irritation.
It is rich in oxalic acid, potassium oxalate, vitamin B, calcium and iron. Fresh leaf infusion can be taken for treating several eye infections. The leaf extract is mixed with castor oil and applied on scalp to promote better vision. It cools burning eyes and promotes sleep as well.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
