top of page

A Herbal Eye Compress is a traditional trusted tool from back in the day when people were more aware + leaned on the potential power of using botanicals for everyday health care support.
A compress is a method of application that's topical - generally moistened/steamed herbals that have been activated with boiling water - squeezed out and applied in an easy-to-use  pad of material pressed onto part of the body to relieve inflammation, pain & provide soothing relief. 

 

Herbal Eye Compresses are formulated with herbals & botanicals that have specific affinities for reducing swelling, puffiness, inflammation, soothing pain & relieving soreness from troubled eyes & for providing therapeutic warm moisture to chronic dry eyes. The Herbal Eye Compresses can be antibacterial, antiinflammatory antifungal & antiviral & antiseptic. 

They're used to for:

● Reducing pain from mild eye scratches + speed healing of minor eye injuries.
● To relieve chronic, dry, inflamed eyes from auto immune related issues like Sjogren's syndrome.
● Easing hormonal related dry-eye syndrome.
● Easing inflammation of blepharitis + eczema of eyelid dermatitis.
● Helpful for relieving blocked tear duct suffering.
● Speeding healing of eye styes + chalazions.
● Soothing viral or bacterial or allergic conjunctivitis/pink eye discomforts providing some antibacterial + antibiotic support.
● Reducing irritation from allergy irritated eyes.
● Rejuventaing + revitalizing eyes strained from overwork fatiguing screen-time.

The Herbal Eye Compress Kit  is a handy first-aid tool to have on hand for quick access when needed.

Included in the kit:  2 natural muslin reusable, soft, washable draw string bags, a custom botanical dried herb formula equalling about 20-25 applications + instructions for self care use.

 

Ingredients:

ORGANIC  - Calendula petals, Chamomile flowers, Elder flowers, Plantain leaf, Fennel seed in a proprietary combination - not shown in order of ingredients. 

 

Self Care Application:

  • Fill muslin compress bag a little over 1/4 full with well mixed herbals. 1 Heaped TBSP per bag. 
  • Place the 1 or 2 Herbal Compresses in a small bowl or large mug.
  • Pour boiling water over Compresses and let steep 5 minutes
  • Let compresses cool to just nicely still warm, squeeze out excess herbal steeped infusion and then place on closed eyes for 10 minutes minimum. 
  • Repeat as needed to provide relief or comfort. Can be used several times daily if needed.
  • When finished, disgard/compost spent herbals from bags - fully wash & allow bags to fully dry for future re-use. 
  • Store Herbal Eye Compress herbals dry and out of direct sunlight.
  • Shelf life 2 years from purchase if stored properly.

 

Look to plants for do no harm & provide support that works

 

Always seek medical attention if discomforts persist, worsen or if medical attention is required as common sense would indicate. 


⬇️
There have been several repeated recalls of lubricating/artificial tear commercial eye drops recently due to tainted ingredients- 26 different commercial brands- all due to the potential risk of causing eye infections & eye damage + fungal infections - all contamination of the products.
OTC pharma is failing the public.

 

Herbal Eye Compress Kit

C$48.00Price
  • Calendula-Calendula officinalis Linn: A high amount of lutein is found in dried orange variety Calendula petals - lutein protects the eyes from free radicals - Calendula orange petals refreshes, hydrates and relieves irritated inflamed eyes.

    Chamomile-Matricaria recutita:  is a plant with known antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties and using it topically on eyes as a non-prescription treatment for mild cases of otitis externa and bacterial conjunctivitis is beneficial.

    Elder Flower-Sambucus nigra flos: Elderflower has anti-inflammatory properties that help with eye problems like conjunctivitis and sore irritated eyes. — The flowers have an anti-catarrhal, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and are stimulating on circulation.

    Plantain leaf-Plantago major: is effective in the treatment of many eye diseases including eye choroid diseases, day blindness, conjunctivitis and eyes sores.

    Fennel seed-Foeniculum vulgare: Fennel seeds may prevent age-related macular degeneration.. studies show these seeds reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients.. Fennel seeds help decrease inflammation - Fennel seeds are packed with antioxidants like vitamin C, flavonoids, and beta-carotene, which help protect the eyes from oxidative stress—

     

    Sources:

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5878035/#:~:text=3.1.,-3.2.&text=Plantago%20major%20is%20effective%20in,2%2C%2012%2C%2013).

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9579218/

    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325568898_Therapeutic_Potential_of_Calendula_officinalis

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38142266/

    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325455939_Effect_of_Foeniculum_vulgare_Seed_Aqueous_Extract_Eye_Drops_on_Selenite_induced_Cataract_in_Rabbits#:~:text=The%20results%20of%20this%20study,induced%20cataract%20in%20the%20rabbits.

  • All information on this page is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Recomendations are not intended or implied. The statements on this site have not been evaluated by any regulating body.  Products and/or information/posts/ are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease. Herbals are foods with traditional cultural ancestral & spiritual uses. Readers are advised to do their own research and make decisions based on their personal needs. If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition or are taking any medication, please take note of any contraindications listed on this page.

    Please see formal Disclaimer. 

bottom of page