Naturopathic therapeutic principle consisting of an overlay of Euphrasia, used for the treatment of eyelid edema, conjunctivitis, heavy eyelids or against decreased lacrimal fluid.
Euphrasia edition
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decongestant, soothing, wetting, cooling, analgesic, anti-inflammatory.
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Materials: Euphrasia, water, gauze compresses, tablespoons, measuring cup, pot, sieve,
bowlDownstream: make a decoction from 1 tablespoon of tea drug and 150ml of water at 80 degrees Celsius, then leave to infuse for 20 minutes and strain. Patients should remove their existing eye make-up beforehand. Soak the gauze compress in the decoction, wring it out well and place it on the closed eyelids.
Follow up: Dab the eyes dry and discard the compress. Rest is not necessary, the decoction should be prepared freshly every day.
Remark: the tea drug is available from Achterthof.
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Known allergy to the active ingredients of Euphrasia.
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Duration and frequency: as long as wrapping is perceived as pleasant, but at least 10 minutes, 2 x daily.
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- Beer AM et al. (2012) Published by Leitfaden Naturheilverfahren für die ärztliche Praxis, Urban und Fischer Verlag 2012, p. 45.