Health Condition
Conjunctivitis and Blepharitis
Calendula
Calendula has been traditionally used to treat eye inflammation.Dose:
Refer to label instructionsCalendulaSeveral herbs have been traditionally used to treat eye inflammation. Examples include calendula, eyebright, chamomile, and comfrey. None of these herbs has been studied for use in conjunctivitis or blepharitis. As any preparation placed on the eye must be kept sterile, topical use of these herbs in the eyes should only be done under the supervision of an experienced healthcare professional.
Chamomile
Chamomile has been traditionally used to treat eye inflammation.Dose:
Refer to label instructionsChamomileSeveral herbs have been traditionally used to treat eye inflammation. Examples include calendula, eyebright, chamomile, and comfrey. None of these herbs has been studied for use in conjunctivitis or blepharitis. As any preparation placed on the eye must be kept sterile, topical use of these herbs in the eyes should only be done under the supervision of an experienced healthcare professional.
Comfrey
Comfrey has been traditionally used to treat eye inflammation.Dose:
Refer to label instructionsComfreySeveral herbs have been traditionally used to treat eye inflammation. Examples include calendula, eyebright, chamomile, and comfrey. None of these herbs has been studied for use in conjunctivitis or blepharitis. As any preparation placed on the eye must be kept sterile, topical use of these herbs in the eyes should only be done under the supervision of an experienced healthcare professional.
Eyebright
Eyebright has been traditionally used to treat eye inflammation.Dose:
Refer to label instructionsEyebrightSeveral herbs have been traditionally used to treat eye inflammation. Examples include calendula, eyebright, chamomile, and comfrey. None of these herbs has been studied for use in conjunctivitis or blepharitis. As any preparation placed on the eye must be kept sterile, topical use of these herbs in the eyes should only be done under the supervision of an experienced healthcare professional.1
Goldenseal
Goldenseal contains berberine, an antibacterial constituent that has been clinically studied for eye infections.Dose:
Refer to label instructionsGoldensealGoldenseal and Oregon grape contain the antibacterial constituent known as berberine. While topical use of berberine in eye drops has been clinically studied for eye infections,2 the use of the whole herbs has not been studied for conjunctivitis or blepharitis.
Oregon Grape
Oregon grape contains berberine, an antibacterial constituent that has been clinically studied for eye infections.Dose:
Refer to label instructionsOregon GrapeGoldenseal and Oregon grape contain the antibacterial constituent known as berberine. While topical use of berberine in eye drops has been clinically studied for eye infections,3 the use of the whole herbs has not been studied for conjunctivitis or blepharitis.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A deficiency has been reported in people with chronic conjunctivitis, but it is unknown whether vitamin A supplementation can help the condition.Dose:
Refer to label instructionsVitamin AVitamin A deficiency has been reported in people with chronic conjunctivitis.4 It is unknown whether vitamin A supplementation can prevent conjunctivitis or help people who already have the condition.