In my acupuncture practice I come across many pets who suffer from red, itchy or oozy eyes. Chrysanthemum flower tea is an easy remedy for most of these cases.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, chrysanthemum flower is one of the main herbs used to treat eye ailments. It is especially helpful during allergy season.

It can be used for pets or humans. Most animals do not like the taste of the tea. Fortunately it can be used externally.

To make a soothing eye wash from chrysanthemum tea for you or your pets, place the tea bags in luke-warm water for about 3 minutes. Then gently place the tea bags on your pets eyes for a minute or as long as they will allow it. You can do this twice a day.

If you are not able to find the tea bags and are using loose dried flowers, allow them to soak in lukewarm water for the same amount of time. Dip a cotton ball in the bowl and gently place on the eyes.

Jeanie Marie Kraft, L.Ac. is keeping tails wagging on the North Shore of MA (Salem, Peabody, Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Swampscott, Melrose) with canine acupuncture house-calls. FourPawsAcupuncture.com for more information.

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