Eye strain has been an issue for almost everyone. Ayurvedic eye cleansing, called “Trifala eye wash”, is an effective eye wash. Rinsing your eyes with Trifala tea (Trifala powder boiled in water) is an easy and refreshing way to start your day. Use the formula below to make the eye wash.
Triphala is a Ayurvedic combination of three amazing herbs — Bibitaki, Haritaki (natural laxative), and Amalaki (Gooseberries). At Khushboo we sell the wonder herb.
To prepare the Triphala eye wash, one spoon of triphala powder is soaked in a glass of hot water overnight, and the water is strained the next day. The Triphala water is then used for the eye wash. With hot water, the active ingredient in the herb is activated.
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon trifala powder, 1 cup water
Directions: Boil the Trifala powder in the water for 2–3 minutes. Allow to cool and strain with muslin cloth thoroughly. You might want to strain it two or three times to make sure that you have removed all the trifala powder (so that you avoid getting it in your eyes).
Eye cups for the eye-wash: The eye wash is done using an eye cup. Fill the cup with trifala water and placed right below the eye balls. To wash the eyes, a series of exercises are done — including eye rotations in both directions, lateral eye movement, and vertical eye movement for a count of 10 or 15.
Once one set of exercises is complete, the water in the eye cup is thrown away and refilled with fresh trifala water. Repeat 3 to 4 times.
Duration of eye wash: Best results are obtained over a period of 10 consecutive days. On the first day, the experience of the Trifala eye wash is not so comfortable, it felt like the eyes were burning, and it was difficult to complete the eye exercises. This happens if you are new to herbal eyes wash.
On days 2–5, the burning in the eyes starts getting less with each day. Also, you can easily do the eye exercises for more counts and more comfortably, as each day passed by. The eyes will feel clear and hydrated as well, for hours after the eye wash.
Day 6–10: From day six to tenth you may feel mild to no burning in the eyes. It will appear like the eyes have gotten used to the wash. Also, you can do the eye exercises during the wash for longer (20 counts as against 10 counts on day 1) and more comfortably. The eyes will feel more and more clear and ready for the day’s load of screen time.
Recommendations Trifala eye wash vs eye drops: There are eye drops like I-Tone and others available on the market. The eye drops take care of dry eyes, but it provides temporary relief, lasting not more than an hour.
The eye-wash, however, keeps the eyes fresh and clear for much longer. A combination of eye drops followed by the eye wash is a good idea! You may plan to do the eye wash every day, and it seems like this is something that is a must-do for the screen-heavy life-style we have these days!
Disclaimer: The sole purpose of this is to provide information about the traditional method of Ayurveda. This information is not intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease.