Grass pollens are back, much to the annoyance of all those who suffer from allergic conjunctivitis! l To stop rubbing your eyes if you don’t have eye drops on hand, here are 3 grandma’s remedies that will stop the itching.
Conjunctivitis is simply the inflammation of the conjunctiva, the membrane that covers the white of the eye. It can be of viral or bacterial origin. But right now, in the midst of the proliferation of grass pollens (the most allergenic pollens) if your eyes burn, sting, itch, you are very likely suffering from allergic conjunctivitis.
The main ones symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis are :
- A feeling of discomfort, tingling or irritation in the eye.
- Redness of the whites of the eye and the inside of the eyelids.
- Itching of the eyelids which may be swollen.
Because you don’t necessarily have eye drops on hand to calm the itching and to avoid constantly rubbing your eyes, here are 3 compress recipes to relieve you.
But beware : If your allergic conjunctivitis is not relieved with the compresses or if it gets worse or if your eye has a discharge, make an appointment with your doctor.
Against red eyes: a compress of chamomile
To calm redness of the eyes by period of pollens and prevent eyelids from swelling, you can preventively apply chamomile compresses every night before going to bed.
To note : this grandmother’s remedy is also particularly effective in calming conjunctivitis caused by atoo much sun
In video: the recipe for chamomile compresses
To calm the itching: a licorice compress
Licorice root is renowned for its calming and emollient properties. Liquorice compresses can quickly calm the itching when the eyes are attacked by enemies, such as pollen.
To note : it is essential to lie down in a dark place and to devote at least 20 minutes to the application of these compresses.
It is not enough to wet your eyes for a few moments to relieve conjunctivitis.
The recipe for liquorice compresses
- Pour a liter of water on 50g of licorice root, boil and let infuse for ten minutes.
- Let cool a bit until the liquid is lukewarm.
- Soak two pieces of cotton or two compresses and apply them to the eyes.
- Reapply as soon as the cotton or the laundry becomes cold.
To relieve tingling: a poultice of mallow
The mallow poultice helps relieve occasional conjunctivitis and soothes red eyes.
To note : this poultice also helps relieve tired eyes from sleepless night or a long day spent in front of the computer.
Mallow poultice recipe
- Pour a bowl of water over a tablespoon of mallow.
- Boil for a minute and let steep for 10 minutes.
- Throw away the water and apply the moist, warm flowers directly to the eyes.
- Lie down in the dark if possible.
- Keep this poultice of flowers on the eyes for about twenty minutes.
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