Benefits of tea compresses for the eyes

Tea and eye health

Tea is a popular drink, consumed by two-thirds of the world's population, and tea is made from the camellia plant , and its types differ in the process of production and processing. Based on the different drying and fermentation processes that determine the chemical composition of the tea, and it is considered one of the cheapest drinks that humans consume besides water, and the tea plant was cultivated for thousands of years, and its leaves were used for multiple medicinal purposes, and studies indicate that the polyphenols present in green and black tea May reduce the risk of heart disease. Especially hardening of the arteries and coronary heart disease, and drinking tea may protect against the risk of developing types of cancerThe different types, and as a result of the presence of caffeine compounds and the antioxidants called catechin in its various types, may increase the rate of metabolism in the body and enhance the process of losing weight , in addition to the fact that people who drink tea may improve their mood, increase their concentration, and their performance. ^{[1] [2]}

It should be noted that drinking a cup of hot tea in cold weather does not only cause a person to warm. It may even protect vision as well, as a new study from the University of California showed that drinking a cup of hot tea daily may reduce the risk of glaucoma by up to 74%; Glaucoma is the main cause of blindness in the world. A condition that accumulates the pressure in the eyeball eye , leading to optic nerve damage and , if not diagnosed and treated may lead to the loss of sight, taking into account the possible protective effect of the consumption of hot tea when it comes to aging cells, and damage, but the researchers propose to conduct More studies demonstrate these results and whether hot tea consumption may play a role in preventing glaucoma. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Benefits of tea compresses for the eyes

Applying tea bags to the eyes is one of the popular home remedies, and this method may help improve the appearance of the eyes. And this by reducing dark circles , swelling, and redness, and it may also help treat irritation, begging eyes (Styes), and pink eyes, and it is one of the affordable natural options that can be easily tried at home, and it also provides comfort and relaxation for the person, It can be used after drinking tea. By compressing the excess liquid from the bags, and cooling them until they become warm, or by cooling them in the refrigerator for 10 to 20 minutes, and then placing the tea bags on the closed eyes for a period of 15 to 30 minutes, and it is worth noting that there are different types of tea that can be used; It is best to use organic tea to avoid any chemicals, and it should be noted that both black teaWhite, green contains caffeine and antioxidants that may help treat various eye problems. Including the following: ^[6]

• Pink eye: or conjunctivitis ; Where calendula tea, or calendula , chamomile , and fennel tea are used to relieve the symptoms of pink eye, and despite the limited scientific evidence related to this, it may help remove excess fluid, relieve bloating and irritation.
• Dark circles: Where bags of cold black or green tea can be placed on the eyes to reduce the appearance of dark circles, and caffeine may help narrow the blood vessels around the eyes and reduce blood flow.
• Eye begging: As black tea is useful in treating eye begging. This is due to its high content of tannins ; Wheat antibacterial and sedative properties help reduce swelling and irritation.
• Counting pink: ; As the anti-inflammatory properties of lavender, chamomile, and green tea may be helpful in relieving the symptoms of rosacea, and the tea can calm the skin and reduce redness and irritation by placing tea bags on other parts of the face as well, but be careful that the use of The tea does not cause any additional irritation.
• Red eyes: Chamomile, ribos , and green tea can be effective in treating and refreshing sores or red eyes , and the anti-inflammatory properties in these types of tea may help reduce any swelling or inflammation associated with the eyes. Irritated.
• Dry eyes: The use of warm black tea bags or lavender on the eyes helps to maintain moisture and relieve dryness, and the soothing properties of the tea can reduce any irritation or any sensitivity that the eye may encounter.
• Bruise around the eye: ; If a person suffers from this problem, he can use black or green tea to reduce inflammation, and tannins can reduce swelling and bruising, and may contribute to controlling internal bleeding.

General eye health advice

Eyes are an important part of a person's health, but some eye diseases can lead to vision loss. Therefore, it is important to identify and treat diseases related to the eyes as soon as possible, and the eyes should be examined when the specialist requests that, or if the person suffers from any vision problems, so just as a person maintains the health of his body, he must also maintain the health of the eyes, and in what Here are some things you can follow to help: ^{[7] [8]}

• Eating a healthy, balanced diet: the diet followed should be a variety of fruits and vegetables . Especially yellow and green leafy vegetables, and fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids should be eaten. Like salmon, tuna , and other kinds.
• Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese may increase the risk of developing diabetes, which makes a person more likely to develop diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma.
• Exercise regularly: it helps aerobic exercise to prevent the onset of diabetes , or control, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels in the blood ; This is because these diseases can lead to some eye or vision problems, so if a person exercises regularly, the risk of eye problems and vision problems may be reduced.
• Wearing sunglasses: Exposure to sunlight can damage the eyes, and increase the risk of cataracts , and macular degeneration associated with aging, so it is necessary to wear protective glasses for the eyes, as the person needs to protect the eyes when playing some games Athletic , working in jobs; Such as factory work, construction, repairs, or home projects.
• Avoid smoking: smoking increases the risk of developing age-related eye diseases . As macular degeneration and cataract, it can also cause damage to the optic nerve.
• Learn about the family's medical history: as some eye diseases are due to heredity ; Therefore, it is important to know whether anyone in the family has these diseases to determine if there is a risk of contracting them.
• Allow time for eye rest: If a person spends a lot of time using the computer, he can forget to close his eyes even though they are tired, so the 20-20-20 rule can be tried to reduce eye strain; That is, every 20 minutes you should look at something 20 feet in front of the person for 20 seconds.

References

1. ↑ Naghma Khan, Hasan Mukhtar, “Tea and Health: Studies in Humans” , www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov , Retrieved 4-4-2019 . Edited.
2. ↑ Stephanie Watson (12/18/2013), "Tea: Drink to your health?" , Www.health.harvard.edu , Retrieved 27-4-2019. Edited.
3. ↑ Elaine Schmidt (20-12-2017), "A cup of hot tea a day could keep glaucoma away" , www.uclahealth.org , Retrieved 4-4-2019 . Edited.
4. ↑ "Can a daily cup of tea help prevent glaucoma?" , www.nhs.uk , 18-12-2017, Retrieved 27-4-2019. Edited.
5. ↑ Maria Cohut (15-12-2017), "Could a cup of hot tea each day reduce the risk of glaucoma?" , Www.medicalnewstoday.com The , Retrieved 24-4-2019. Edited.
6. ↑ Karen Cross (2-3-2018), "How to Use Tea Bags for the Eyes" , www.healthline.com , Retrieved 27-4-2019. Edited.
7. ↑ "Eye Health Tips" , www.nih.gov , Retrieved 28-4-2019. Edited.
8. ↑ "Eye Care" , www.medlineplus.gov , Retrieved 28-4-2019. Edited.