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Ayurvedic Treatments for Dry Eyes
The eyes are held in high esteem by the science and mythology of Ayurveda. According to the Ayurvedic belief system, the eye has a connection to the sun and the eyes are thought to be fiery in nature and are hence more easily irritated during the hot summer months. Luckily for us, this science also offers many ways to douse the flames in our eyes. You can refresh your eyes by splashing them gently with cool water and blinking seven times—once for each chakra or energy center in the body. If they still burn or are light sensitive, you can then try placing cotton balls that have been soaked in milk or cucumber slices over your closed eyes for around 15 minutes. Another thing that can help treat dry eyes is rose water. You can try sprinkling your eyes with rose water, which will soothe your eyes and leave them feeling cool and refreshed. 1. Ayurveda treatment According to the science of Ayurveda, dry and itchy eyes may indicate that your energy center is out of balance. In order to rectify this, a home treatment called Netra Basti is suggested. For this you will first need to warm a quarter cup of clarified butter and let it cool down to room temperature.
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