GRANDMA'S RECIPE: HOW TO SOOTHE CONJUNCTIVITIS WITH GREEN TEA

This is an easy, practical, and almost universally available remedy for conjunctivitis.

Like black tea, green tea contains bioflavonoids that can help reduce inflammation and fight triggering infections, according to this study from the University of Kentucky (United States).

In addition, this tea contains antioxidant substances that help protect the eyes against aggressions caused by chemicals, sun, and bacteria.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup of water (250ml)

• 2 tablespoons of green tea (20g)

PREPARATION:

• Bring a cup of water to a boil, and when it boils, add the green tea.

• Let the drink steep in the refrigerator until it is well chilled.

HOW TO USE:

• Dip several pieces of cotton in the liquid and apply it to your eyelids.

• Leave it on for 10 minutes and repeat its use 2 or 3 times a day.

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