We often take care of our skin and hair,
but we tend to ignore the health of our eyes — one of the most precious organs of our body.
In Ayurveda, the eyes are considered the windows of the soul, and maintaining their balance through natural care is essential.

Below are some ancient Ayurvedic remedies that may help relieve eye redness, pain, irritation, and swelling naturally. ?️?

1. Remedies to Reduce Eye Redness

• Washing eyes with water infused with Amla (Indian Gooseberry), Triphala, or Coriander seeds helps reduce irritation.

• Applying Rose Water drops soothes tired eyes and brings natural coolness.

2. Nutmeg Leaf Poultice

• Crush 20–25 Nutmeg leaves, make a small herbal poultice (bundle).

• Tie it in a clean cloth and place it over the eyes at night before sleep.

• It helps reduce eye pain, swelling, and inflammation.

3. Turmeric Remedy

• Boil a small piece of turmeric in pigeon pea (Toor Dal), then dry it in shade.

• Rub it with water and apply twice daily before sunset.

• It is believed to relieve eye redness and minor infections naturally.

4. Additional Ayurvedic Eye Remedies

• Mix mustard powder with ghee to relieve eye boils.

• Butter from cow’s milk calms burning or watery eyes.

• Washing eyes with soapnut (Reetha) water may help with early cataracts.

• Applying fresh Bermuda grass (Dhub) paste gives cooling relief.

• Applying fenugreek (Methi) paste under eyes helps reduce dark circles.

• Anantmool root paste mixed with honey helps in minor eye infections.

• Palash root juice is beneficial for cataract, swelling, and night blindness.

• Desi cow ghee applied like kohl nourishes the eyes.

• Washing eyes with Triphala water keeps them clear and healthy.

5. Remedies for Common Eye Problems

• Sheesham, Shirisha, and Tejpatta leaves improve eye brightness.

• Anar (pomegranate) leaf juice reduces itching and watering.

• Neem leaf juice can be applied near the eyes or in the opposite ear to reduce pain.

• Til (sesame) flower dew is believed to purify the eyes.

• Punarnava root, Bair seeds, and Chameli flower paste relieve swelling.

6. Traditional Household Eye Practices

• Applying morning saliva (before brushing) as natural kajal is said to reduce eyeglass numbers.

• Using pure black Kajal (Souviranjan) once a week may help prevent cataract.

• Bathing with Amla paste improves eyesight.

• Rubbing palms after meals and placing them over eyes reduces dim vision (Timir Rog).

• Applying black sesame paste on scalp before bath helps eye health.

7. Special Herbal Formulations

• Castor leaves, roots, and bark cooked in goat’s milk can soothe Vata-related eye pain.

• Washing eyes with Triphala decoction soothes most types of eye irritation.

• A few drops of mother’s milk may relieve burning or redness.

• Paste made of Licorice, Rock salt, Turmeric & Daruharidra can reduce itching.

• Neem + Dry ginger + Fitkari mixture may help calm inflammation.

8. Foods Beneficial for Eye Health

Include the following in your diet regularly:

• Amla, Cow milk & Ghee

• Honey, Rock salt

• Almonds, Spinach, Bottle gourd, Punarnava, Coriander

• Carrot, Grapes, Banana, Orange, Mulethi, Fennel, Rose water, Triphala powder

9. Cow Urine Remedy (Use Under Supervision)

Filter Desi cow urine through eight layers of clean cloth,
boil once in a copper vessel, and store it safely.
Applying 1 drop daily is said in Ayurveda to help in some eye disorders.

(Use this only under medical supervision.)

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

All the remedies mentioned here are for educational and informational purposes only.
Always consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or eye specialist before using any home or herbal treatment.
ayurvediyaupchar.com does not guarantee or promote self-medication without professional guidance.

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