Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated : November 3, 2015 11:32 AM IST
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Conjunctivitis or pink eye can be really painful with red and swollen eyes. If you are suffering from conjunctivitis do not fret as conjunctivitis is one of the easiest infections to cure at home and you won t need a trip to the doctor. Even better as what you need to get rid of the infection might be right there in your kitchen.
You can use green tea and tea tree oil as a remedy for pink eye. Tea tree oil is astringent, antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic in nature which will help kill the infection in your eyes almost instantly. Green tea not only has a soothing effect on your eyes but it contains tannins that can be helpful in reducing the irritation and inflammation in the eye. Also, the bioflavonoid presents in green tea help combat bacterial and viral infections.
How to use?
This remedy will also prevent the discharge on your eyes from drying and flaking on your eyelashes.
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Reference:
Yukiaki Kuroda, Yukihiko Hara, Health Effects of Tea and Its Catechins, 2004, 73-Page
