If you are suffering from inflamed eyes, there are quite a few things you can do to help!
Also eyewash for inflamed eyes is an infusion of comfrey or a decoction of comfrey root. Rose water is also a good eyewash. Eyewash made from dock and from yarrow also soothes sore eyes.
Itching of the may be relived by applying a liquid distilled from meadowsweet. The oil made from balm reduces inflammation of the eyes. Castor oil is also said to soothe the irritation of the eyes especially when it is caused by the presence of a foreign object.
Applying a grated potato mixed with a little oil may reduce swelling of the eyes. The discoloration around the eye is relieved by applying a mixture of scraps of the fresh root of Solomon's seal, moistened with a little vinegar. Other herbs that are also thought to be effective are betony, borage, cowslip, feverfew, lilac, angelica, poppy, viper's bugloss and white horehound. Don’t throw away your used tea bags! Make sure they're moist and cool enough to apply to the closed eyelids for 15 minutes