Eyes, inflammation–acute

If the eyes are red and inflamed due to external irritants such as pollen or smoke, then an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial eyewash can be useful.

Cooling and opening liver herbs (dandelion, burdock, artichoke leaf, gentian) can help work with the associated internal imbalance.

A dietary regime of fresh fruits and vegetables and grains and legumes for several weeks is best. Avoid all liver-heating and irritant substances, such as alcohol, refined sugar, red meat, spicy foods, and pharmaceutical and recreational drugs.