EYE CARE

Dry or dull eyes

The aggravation of Kapha dosha causes dull eyes, while an increase of Vata leads to dryness.

Remedies
Use a few drops of honey, ghee or sesame oil in the eyes.
Boil 1/2 teaspoon of fennel seeds in 1 cup of water until it has reduced to half. Cool and use as eye drops.
Wash the feet in warm water and massage with oil.
Tense or blood shot eyes

Aggravation of Pitta dosha due to stress, smoke or pollution leads to red sore eyes. Fatigue and insufficient or irregular sleep also causes tense or blood shot eyes.

Remedies
Put 3 drops of rose water in the eyes.
Soak a cotton pad in rose water, milk or aloe vera juice and apply to closed eyes for 10-20 minutes while laying down comfortably.
Place a slice of cucumber on each eye for some time.
Boil 2 or 3 figs and 1 tablespoon of raisins in 1 cup of milk. Drink each morning.
Weak eyesight

Alochaka Pitta is responsible for maintaining eyesight and it weakens with age. Proper caring for the eyes is one preventative measure that helps.

Remedies
Grind about half a cup each of almonds, raw sugar and aniseeds. Divide into 40 doses and take one each day with a cup of warm milk.
Meditate daily on the flame of a candle.
Rinse the eyes with water daily. Rest eyes if working for long periods.
Mix some cardamom seeds with 1 tablespoon of honey. Eat daily.