Euphrasia edition

Naturopathic therapeutic principle that consists of an overlay of Euphrasia and is used to treat eyelid edema, conjunctivitis, heavy eyelids or reduced tear fluid.

decongestant, soothing, wetting, cooling, analgesic, anti-inflammatory.

Materials: Euphrasia, water, gauze compresses, tablespoons, measuring cup, pot, sieve,
bowlDownstream: make a decoction from 1 tablespoon of tea drug and 150ml of water at 80 degrees Celsius, then leave to infuse for 20 minutes and strain. Patients should remove their existing eye make-up beforehand. Soak the gauze compress in the decoction, wring it out well and place it on the closed eyelids.
Follow up: Dab the eyes dry and discard the compress. Rest is not necessary, the decoction should be prepared freshly every day.

Remark: the tea drug is available from Achterthof.

Known allergy to the active ingredients of Euphrasia.

Euphrasia eye drops 0.5 ml

Duration and frequency: as long as wrapping is perceived as pleasant, but at least 10 minutes, 2 x daily.

1. Beer AM et al. (2012) Published by Leitfaden Naturheilverfahren für die ärztliche Praxis, Urban und Fischer Verlag 2012, p. 45.