Eye Strain Remedy
All right, listen up computer connoisseurs. I know you have dry, possibly gritty and probably red eyes. Here is a simple tea you can brew to soothe your eyes and slightly improve your vision.
Chrysanthemum (Ju Hua) flowers decrease redness and wolfberries (Gou Qi Zi /Go Ji berries) lubricate and nourish the eyes.
In general, use a ratio of 1:2 flowers to berries. If your eyes are red but don’t feel overly dry, decrease the berries and up the flowers a little. If they’re more dry and scratchy, add a few more berries to the mix.
Start with 5 dried flowers and 10 berries. Add boiling water and steep for about 5 minutes. Strain if you like or eat the berries when you’re done. Gou Ji berries also make a great snack.
Most local health food stores carry wolfberries; especially if there is a bulk food section and chrysanthemum is found in many teahouses. After a few cups of this delicious tea, your eyes will feel more comfortable and look clearer. Enjoy!