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Home remedies for conjunctivitis

Top natural home remedies for pink eye

Home remedies for conjunctivitis (pink eye) follow. Before getting into specific home remedies for pink eye, a few helpful facts about the condition.
Click to go from home remedies for conjuctivitis to Home Conjunctivitis, also known as "pinkeye", is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is a clear membrane covering the outermost layer of the eye and the inner part of the eyelids.

Conjunctivitis usually looks and feels worse than it actually is although the pronounced redness can be very alarming at first glance. Thankfully, conjunctivitis rarely causes long term visual damage.

However, it is a condition that needs to be correctly diagnosed and treated early since certain types of conjunctivitis are very contagious. Also any prolonged inflammation of the eyes could cause complications and tissue damage.

Conjunctivitis is most commonly the result of allergies, but can also result from certain viruses, bacteria and eye irritants.

A good herbal remedy for conjunctivitis is any one that is antioxidant and immune boosting. That could prevent or more quickly heal condition.

Best home remedies for conjunctivitis

Herbal ingredients such as Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos) and Sutherlandia frutescens are great home remedies for pink eye because they are powerful anti-oxidants and help keep a healthy supply of blood, oxygen and essential nutrients to the eye.

This is important for speedier recovery from eye disorders. Take internally as directed.

The following herbs can be added to eyewash or compress. Essentially you would brew as tea, strain tea and use warm or cooled.

Click to go from home remedies for pink eye to Home Bilberry seems to be good for a number of eye-related disorders. It is a good herb for pink eye because it strengthens eye capillaries, prevents infection & restores health & brightness to the eyes.

Eyebright (Euphrasia oficinalis) is another good herbal remedy for pinkeye because it's astringent, soothing & antibacterial.

Honey, raw & organic, has antibacterial properties. It also soothes eyes and promote speeds healing. Add a couple of drops to eyewash.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is also good for conjunctivitis because it is astringent, antibacterial & anti-inflammatory.

Potato: One of the simple, surprise home remedies for conjunctivitis. Just grate a common white potato and place gratings on the affected eye for 10 - 15 minutes. It is astringent and anti-inflammatory.

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) flowers are effective in eyewash because they are also antiviral and soothing.

Tea: Just place cooled tea bags on the eyes. The tannins in, black or green, tea helps reduce itchiness and inflammation.

Berberine: Any herbs containing berberine will fight a host of microbes. Herbs such as goldenseal, Oregon grapefruit & barberry contain berberine.

Murine: A home remedy for pink eye? Of course Murine is an over the counter eye wash product but an important active ingredient in Murine is berberine.

Finally, chamomile tea bags will also soothe and heal pink eye.

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