Pink Eye and Conjunctivitis Remedies

When my children had pink eye, I would try the following for a couple of days...if there was no improvement, it was off to the doctor. By way of disclaimer, I am not a doctor, and you are responsible for the outcome if you try this, but many agree that it is very safe:

1) Heat about a cup of water just to boiling, then would turn off the heat, and when boiling stopped, would add the contents of 1-2 capsules of an herbal combination called EW, which as the code letter indicate, makes a great eye wash. I have also used Golden Seal alone for this.

2) Swish the pot a bit to stir in the herbs, then let it sit still for about 5-10 minutes. The herb powder will have settled on the bottom.

3) CAREFULLY pour the liquid into a sterile dropper bottle, or storage bottle of some kind if you plan to use this as an eye was with an eye was cup...do this carefully enough not to pour any of the herbal powder into the container or bottle.

4) Solution should be at room temperature before using.

5) Clean the outside of the eye, closed, with some of this solution on a cotton ball, never returning the used item to the solution to keep it sterile.

6) Use a dropper and drop a couple drops into the eye, or have them rinse using an eye cup. For a very short time there may be a little stinging, but it doesn't last long.

This would be done a few times a day, the MOST IMPORTANT time being bedtime, when the eyes will be closed all night, which allows the bacteria to grow in the eyes at a greater rate.

This worked every time. If there was no improvement within 2 days, I would have taken them to the doctor, but in the case of my two children, now in their 20's, this was never necessary.

Tip: You can also make your own tea bag of sorts by putting the herb powder into a coffee filter and tying closed tightly with thread or string, then immersing in your hot water.

It is important that I remind you that I am not a doctor, and do not diagnose or prescribe. I can suggest, and share what we have done, but cannot be held responsible for what you decide to do with this information and the outcome.