When using eye compresses or packs, reclining for 10 to 15 minutes enhance their benefit.. Wet tea-bag compresses are one of the most effective ways to refresh tired, itchy, puffy, or watery eyes. Make-ahead pads of cotton saturated witch hazel and stored in a jar in the refrigerator are even more convenient. For tired eyes wash them with cold water, several times a day. This treatment provides relief form tired eye and strained eyes.
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Alum water |
Saturate eye pads in a solution of 1/8 teaspoon of alum and 1 cup water.
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Beets |
cooked, chilled, grated, and sandwiched between pieces of gauze, help relieve eyestrain. Direct application of raw cucumber slices is equally effective.
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Bread |
Toast and cool a slice of stale bread. Cut in half, soak in ice water, then wrap in cloth for eye compresses.
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Lavender oil |
Dip two cotton wool pads in the liquid of few drops lavender oil and 1 cup water, squeeze out excess water and place cotton on each eye.
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Golden seal tea |
It brings relief to tired eyes. Steep l/4 teaspoon of the dried herb in l/2 cup boiling water. Cool, strain, then use to saturate eye pads.
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Milk |
Milk warmed to room temperature and used to saturate eye pads, puts the sparkle back in weary eyes.
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Orange juice |
freshly squeezed and strained, then used to moisten gauze pads, is an eye refresher.
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Papaya-mint or plain papaya tea bags |
Tea bags soaked in hot water, then chilled, not only refresh tired eyes but also reduce under-eye circles.
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Potato |
Grated or processor-pureed, raw potato wrapped in gauze is a time-tested remedy for tired eyes and sandy eyelids.
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