Natural therapy for eyes

Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) - regenerates the epithelium, reinforces optic nerves, reduces any kind of inflammation. Take one teaspoon of the herb, put into a pot, pour one glass of lukewarm water, heat for 20 minutes (do not boil), strain, leave until cooled down. Drink a glass 3 times a week.
Additionally you might want to make a poultice everyday: take one teaspoon of the herb, put into a pot, pour one glass of water, heat for 20 minutes (do not boil), strain. Soak cotton pads in the warm brew, put on eyelids for 10 minutes (repeat 3 times – total: 30 minutes). During those 30 minutes you should chill out and think of something nice or simply just relax and breathe deeply and count the breaths...

Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) – supplies organism with antioxidants in a form of anthocyans and has anti-inflammatory properties. One glass of boiling water should be poured over a tablespoon of cornflower, it should brew for about 15 minutes. Strain. Drink twice a day – ½ glass. In inflammatory states it is advisable to wash the eyelids with this brew or to simply make a poultice for 15 minutes.

Heartsease (Viola tricolor) – supplements regeneration of the optic nerve. One teaspoon of the herb for one glass of boiling water, brew for 15 minutes, strain and drink. Drink every day for 2 weeks.

Hawthorn (Crataegus) – improves vision. Heat one teaspoon of the herb with 2 glasses of water for 30 minutes (do not boil). Stir from time to time. Strain. Drink warm brew every second day for 2 weeks.

Pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) – reduces inflammation. One teaspoon of marigold flowers for 150ml of boiling water, leave under cover for 15 minutes, strain, and pour into thermos. Put poultices on the eyes for 10 minutes, few times a day.