2 Ancient Remedies to Reduce Eye Floaters

Eye floaters often manifest as black spots, shadows, drifting spider webs, or darting insects. Learn how TCM manages them.
2 Ancient Remedies to Reduce Eye Floaters
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Ever felt like a swarm of tiny flies were drifting in front of your eyes? If so, you might be experiencing what are commonly known as eye floaters. These pesky nuisances often appear as black spots, drifting spider webs, or even darting insects in your field of vision. While usually harmless, eye floaters can be quite bothersome for some. So, how can you tackle this annoyance? Let’s explore some solutions.

When experiencing eye floaters, it is essential to consult an eye doctor to identify the specific type, of which there are two:
  • Benign: This type of eye floater is caused by aging, and most people fall into this category, so there is no need to worry. The condition can be improved or even cured by simply maintaining regular eye care or seeking treatment from a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner.
  • Malignant: This type of eye floater may be caused by retinal lesions or intraocular inflammation, which could affect vision. It is recommended to seek immediate treatment from an ophthalmologist or a TCM practitioner to prevent vision damage.
Here are two eye care methods to help reduce eye floaters and eliminate annoying black spots and shadows.

Natural Herbal Tea Recipes

1. Mulberry Black Bean Soup

Ingredients:
  • 18.7 gram Fructus Ligustri Lucidi
  • 18.7 gram mulberry leaves
  • 18.7 gram goji berries
  • 18.7 gram Radix Polygoni Multiflori
  • 11.2 gram chrysanthemum flower
  • 37.5 gram black beans
Preparation: Simmer the ingredients in water for about an hour, and then the dish is ready to consume.

2. Chrysanthemum Tea

Ingredients:
  • 11.2 gram chrysanthemum flower
  • 18.7 gram goji berries
  • 11.2 gram Corni Fructus
  • 11.2 gram Plantaginis semen
Preparation: Place the ingredients in a thermos, pour in half a bottle of boiling water, cover, and let it steep for about 20 minutes. Consume one thermos per day.
Yingta Lee
Yingta Lee
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Yingta Lee holds a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and is a licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner in Taiwan. Currently serving as the Director of Taoyuan Cihang Chinese Medicine Clinic, Lee specializes in internal medicine, acupuncture, injuries, gynecology, pediatrics, and dermatology. His philosophy underscores the interconnectedness of physiology and psychology. Lee believes that a person's mental well-being, characterized by happiness and an open-minded approach, plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall health.
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