Viral Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Remedies
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SEA SALT
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[YEA] 05/14/2009: Tristan from Sydney, Australia: "I recently used a sea salt solution to get rid of pink eye; it worked, but now my eyes are always dry, and they get red very easily. Neither the dryness nor the redness (the two are most likely linked) used to happen before I contracted pink eye. Both my eyes were fine.
Can anyone tell me what to do about my dry eyes - I would appreciate it very much. Thanks."
RepliesEC: Hi Tristan,
Dry Eyes remedies can be found here.
05/14/2009: Nonni from Cleveland, OH replies: "Tristan, the cell salt Nat. Mur. (6x potency) is the tissue salt for maintaining a proper distribution of water throughout the system. I have had this cell salt work very quickly for dry eyes after taking only one or two doses. Also, as a side note to EC, it would be good to have a section for Homeopathic Remedies added to this site as they are wonderfully healing and safe to use as home remedies."
EC: Thank you for the great suggestion. A new page has been recently created: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/homeopathy.html
07/02/2010: Rebeccamichelle from San Anselmo, Ca, Usa replies: "3rd day using sea salt solution. Irritation swelling and itching completely gone today."
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 04/28/2009: Tristan from Sydney, Australia: "Hi all, I woke up with a mucuousy pink left eye - it seems like it has been building up to it for a week - and was the stickiest this morning. I tried ACV drops (diluted), then switched to sea salt, which seemed more effective (also snorted some through each nostril).
The left eye is without discharge now, but it is still very red, and occasionally prickly. Should it have cleared up completely by now? Should I wait for another day? I hope someone can help me as I don't know if I'm just delaying the inevitable or am on the right track. Thanks.
(BTW, The right eye seems to be free of it)."
04/29/2009: KR from Rancho Cucamonga, CA replies: "Hi Tristan!
When all three of my daughters came down with pink eye, I also used a strong saline solution which took a few days to clear the infection but with every day, the improvement could be seen and felt. On previous occasions before the knowledge of using this remedy, it would take 1-2 weeks just to clear up. So be patient and keep applying every couple of hours per day to get the best results. You're on the right track!"
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[YEA] 05/26/2008: Lucille from SOUTH PASADENA , CA: "I tried all the remedies for pink eye: chamomille tea, green tea, boric acid in the contact lens solution, and finally what worked was the sea salt. I dissolved about 2 teaspoons of sea salt in about 1/2 cup of water and used an eye cup to rinse it around. I did this several times in a day, and it went away. Cured!"
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[YEA] 03/22/2008: MimiRose from Springfield, MO: "I have had a very mild on again off again case of Conjuctivitis for about three years. In the last three months with the cold it had gotten worse. (I moved from southern California to a state that experienced real winters). I hate over the counter medication or chemicals of any kind so I came to my favorite website and read a few of the remedies. I decided on a Sea Salt remedy. I got a 16 oz bottle of spring water, warmed it then added 2 tablespoons of Sea Salt and shook it up. I place a soft folded towel on the bathroom sink slightly over the edge and laid my head on the towel. I slowly poured the mixture into the corner of my eye until I instinctively knew to stop then I did the other eye for good measure. Once I rinsed my face I could feel my sinues very clearly! I was breathing and could FEEL it like I have not in a long while. I felt some drainage in the sinues and I guess that is way, not sure but what I do know is that my eye feels better than it has in two months! The thin skin around the eye was breaking. I intend on applying my solution on the hour and the same for the next day if needed but I do not think I will need to. Thanks Earthclinic!"
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[YEA] 03/15/2008: Ria from NYC, NYS: "I had pink eye and cold at the same time. I tried hydrogen Peroxide in ear stuff (3%) in my ears in 10 min also sniffed peroxide into my nose it was painful but I wanted to ged rid of cold completely then gargled with cayenne pepper with camomile tea after I had some of them. 5 hours later no more itchy throat, and I felt much better. For pink eye I tried tea method it was fine and got rid of some of redness but what worked for me was wash it with bottled water and salt. my pink eye got instantly became clear!"
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[YEA] 09/16/2007: Marie from Baton Rouge, LA: "As a child I had a horrible case of conjunctivitis. For over a month, I suffered from home with absolutely no change no matter how much eye drops or medication the doctor's prescribed me. My family finally took our yearly trip to the beach and after a day, my eye infection was completely gone. When we returned and returned to the doctor for a checkup, my pediatrician chuckled and said, oh "You went to the beach, the ocean clears that right up!" My mother could NOT believe it. We surely would have hightailed it to the beach a week into the conjunctivitis had we known! As a result of my month long infection, I had permanent vision damage and had to have membraned PEELED off my eyelids. I am just thankful the beach trip and swimming in the ocean happened when it did, otherwise, I might have had even greater eye damage. I'm lucky I only have to wear glasses/contacts for the rest of my life."
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URINE
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[YEA] 03/24/2009: Lori from Orlando, FL: "pink eye/conjunctivitis
Again, the stigma of one's own urine may be difficult for the sensitive types. Being a contact wearer, I frequently experience swollen eyelids or an occassional unwanted discharge from my eyes. When this happens I simply catch some fresh urine on a cottonball and drop one or two drops into the affected eye. Symptoms disappear the same day. Otherwise, Mom's ole reliable boiled water and boric acid is a failsafe. Boil a small pot of water, let it cool to a comfortable temperature (warm). Then add a teaspoon of boric acid, stir well and flush the affected eye. This works well for stys also."
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VAPOR FROM RAW ONIONS
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[YEA] 01/27/2010: Gino from Sacramento, Ca: "Pink eye cure- I've been trying the vapor of raw Onions it seem to be working so far. I was told many years ago from my boss that onions help with eye problems. hope he's right"
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