Haritaki helps eye problems including inflammation and conjunctivitis.

Haritaki is very useful as a wash for eye issues

Haritaki has strong antibacterial properties that work very well on a variety of eye issues, including inflamed eyes, dry eyes, watery eyes, and conjunctivitis.

How to use Haritaki with eye issues.

It is recommended that to use Haritaki on eye issues that you make a tea from the Haritaki powder and then sieve this tea at least 3 times through fine cloth. The Haritaki powder can cause irritation if it gets into the eye directly.

How to make a tea from Haritaki Powder

1. To make a tea take 1 tablespoon of Haritaki Powder and put into a cup of water.
2. Bring the concoction to a boil. Let is simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Take the tea off the heat and let it cool until it is room temperature
4. Take a sieve and line it with 2 layers of paper towel
5. Pour the cool tea through the sieve
6. Repeat by pouring the sieved tea through a second set of 2 layers of paper towel
7. Check to see if the tea appears to have any sediment in it. It should be clear of sediment.
8. If the tea is sediment free then use an eye bath to rinse the eye with this tea.
9. Rinse each eye for 30 seconds
10. Rinse each eye every 4 hours.
11. If any reaction takes place or if the irritation persists see a doctor for advise.

This is some overview information about eye infections, find the source here 

Eye Infections are eye ailments caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal agents. There are many different types of eye infections, with different causes and treatments. All parts of the eye are susceptible to infection.

Eye infections can affect one or both eyes, and can occur in people of all ages. Symptoms can include irritation, redness, discharge, and reduced vision. Treatment typically depends on the cause. 

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is a common eye problem defined as ‘an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva’. The conjunctiva is the outermost layer of the eyeball.

Pink eye can be caused by bacterial infections, viruses, allergies or contact-lens related problems. There may be discharge  present. Often the condition appears in one eye, then spreads to the other.

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