Benefits of Rosewater

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Rosewater is the water of petals, made after steeping rose petals boiling in the water. The liquid can be used as a perfume or for cooking. It also has medicinal properties.

Most people use rose water to soothe irritated skin, ease depression, and improve digestive problems.

There is, however, a 2011 review trusted Source that reports on the effectiveness of rose water in treating conditions affecting the eyes.

Read on to learn more about rose water benefits for your eyes, as well as ways to use this remedy.

Rosewater benefits for the Eyes:

Whether you have eye strain, eye allergies, or another condition, a rose of water is a natural remedy that works.

Here’s a look at conditions and symptoms that may improve with rose water.

Conjunctivitis (Red Eyes):

Rosewater has anti-inflammatory properties, so it can help ease symptoms of inflammatory eye (Also known as pink eye) disorders like conjunctivitis.

Conjunctivitis is inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva. This is the clear membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the white part of your eyeball. Small blood vessels in the conjunctiva become inflamed, resulting in an eye that’s reddish or pinkish.

Conjunctivitis can be caused by allergies, dust, bacteria, or a virus. It can easily spread from person to person. Symptoms including eye redness, tearing, and itching.

Acute dacryocystitis:

Rosewater also has anti-infective properties, making it an effective remedy for acute dacryocystitis.

Some people use anti-inflammatory medications, antibiotics, and a warm compress to treat this condition. Rosewater can also decrease inflammation and relieve symptoms.

This condition causes dryness of the eye membranes, often due to a vitamin A deficiency. Correcting the deficiency may improve symptoms, along with using rose water to naturally reduce dryness and irritation.