Many people neglect eye hygiene, such as rubbing their eyes with their hands, wearing contact lenses for long periods of time, etc., which can cause inflammation in the eyes. Symptoms may include a foreign body sensation in the eyes, tearing, increased discharge, redness, and swelling. Dandelion has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. So, can dandelion soaked in water be used to wash the eyes?
Washing the Eyes with Dandelion Soaked in Water
It is a folk remedy.
Washing the eyes with dandelion soaked in water is a folk remedy for treating eye diseases, but its origin is unknown and it is not recorded in any ancient pharmacological texts. It is only passed down in the folk tradition and its efficacy is not confirmed.
Is it Recommended to Wash the Eyes with Dandelion Soaked in Water?
It is not recommended to wash the eyes with dandelion.
Without trying it first, it is not recommended to wash the eyes with dandelion soaked in water. The cornea has rich nerves at the periphery and is sensitive to foreign substances. Directly washing the eyes with Chinese herbal medicine can easily cause keratitis. It is recommended to use Chinese herbal medicine for eye compress or drink herbal tea that nourishes the liver and improves vision, such as chrysanthemum, goji berries, centipeda minima, and summer cypress.
Method of Washing the Eyes with Dandelion
Direct contact between dandelion and the eyes may cause discomfort. It is recommended to use dandelion for eye compress.
Dandelion eye compress:
Take four liang (about 150 grams) of fresh dandelion. If fresh dandelion is not available, you can use two liang (about 75 grams) of dried dandelion. Boil two large bowls of water and drink one bowl while warm. Use the remaining bowl for warm compress.
Does Washing the Eyes with Dandelion Have Any Effect?
It varies from person to person.
Washing the eyes with dandelion is a folk remedy with no confirmed efficacy. Moreover, washing the eyes with dandelion may cause harm to the eyes. It is recommended to use dandelion for eye compress. Dandelion has a cold nature and bitter taste, and it has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, dispersing abscesses, and relieving inflammation and pain. It has certain effects on symptoms such as eye redness, pain, and excessive tearing. For severe cases, it is recommended to seek medical treatment and avoid using folk remedies indiscriminately.
Can Dandelion be Used to Wash Eyes if the Eyes are Inflamed?
Eye inflammation is related to eye fatigue, lack of attention to eye hygiene, and bacterial infection. In traditional Chinese medicine, eye redness and pain belong to the syndrome of virtual fire and real heat. Dandelion has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and antibacterial. It has a certain therapeutic effect on eye inflammation. However, washing the eyes with dandelion may cause harm to the eyes. It is recommended to use dandelion for eye compress or drink dandelion-infused water.
What is a Good Combination of Dandelion Soaked in Water for Eye Health?
Dandelion Chrysanthemum Tea
Ingredients:
Dandelion, chrysanthemum, hot water.
Directions:
1. Infuse dandelion and chrysanthemum with hot water once.
2. Strain the tea and remove any residue, then pour in hot water for a second time.
3. Wait for the water temperature to cool and then drink. You can also add rock sugar for flavor.
Dandelion Golden Silver Tea
Ingredients:
30g dried dandelion, 9g golden silver flower, 5g fishy-smelling herb.
Directions:
1. Wash the ingredients and simmer them in 2 bowls of water over low heat until reduced to 1 bowl.
2. Drink one bowl daily for a course of 2 weeks.
