The aggravation of Kapha dosha causes dull eyes, while an increase of Vata leads to dryness.Eyes can reveal a lot. They can reveal your emotions and feelings. Health also can be observed through the eyes. Doctors often judge a person by the condition of his eyes. Diabetes can be detected through the condition of the eyes. Psychological well-being can also be assessed through the eyes. Dull eyes can indicate a disease that the person is suffering from. Bright eyes imply that the person is in "pink of health". Eyes are an essential part of the body.
Remedies :
1. Use a few drops of honey, ghee or sesame oil in the eyes.
2. Boil 1/2 teaspoon of fennel seeds in 1 cup of water until it has reduced to half. Cool and use as eye drops.
3. Wash the feet in warm water and massage with oil.
Tense or blood shot eyes
Aggravation of Pitta dosha due to stress, smoke or pollution leads to red sore eyes. Fatigue and insufficient or irregular sleep also causes tense or blood shot eyes.
Remedies:
Put 3 drops of rose water in the eyes.
Soak a cotton pad in rose water, milk or aloe vera juice and apply to closed eyes for 10-20 minutes while laying down comfortably.
Place a slice of cucumber on each eye for some time.
Boil 2 or 3 figs and 1 tablespoon of raisins in 1 cup of milk. Drink each morning.
Weak eyesight
Alochaka Pitta is responsible for maintaining eyesight and it weakens with age. Proper caring for the eyes is one preventative measure that helps.
Remedies:
Grind about half a cup each of almonds, raw sugar and aniseeds. Divide into 40 doses and take one each day with a cup of warm milk.
Meditate daily on the flame of a candle.
Rinse the eyes with water daily. Rest eyes if working for long periods.
Mix some cardamom seeds with 1 tablespoon of honey. Eat daily.
