Ingredients
- 3 fresh guava leaves
- Water – enough to fully cover the leaves in a small pot
- Clean cotton ball or sterile eye dropper (optional, for application)
How to make it
- Gather three healthy guava leaves, washing them gently under cool running water to remove any dust or debris. The leaves should feel slightly supple and not be wilted.
- Place the washed leaves in a small saucepan and add water just enough to submerge them completely. The water level should be about an inch above the leaves.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. You will see tiny bubbles forming around the edges of the water; keep the heat low enough that the water does not boil vigorously, which could degrade the active compounds.
- Allow the leaves to simmer for 5‑7 minutes, or until the water takes on a pale green‑gold hue and a faint, pleasant herbal aroma fills the kitchen. The color change indicates that the leaf’s natural oils have been extracted.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the infusion cool to a comfortably warm temperature – roughly 35‑40°C (95‑104°F). You can test this by placing a drop on the inside of your wrist; it should feel warm but not cause any burning sensation.
- Strain the liquid through a clean cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve into a sterilized glass jar, discarding the leaves. The resulting clear, lightly colored liquid is your eye infection remedy.
- Using a clean cotton ball or a sterile eye dropper, apply one to two drops of the cooled infusion to each affected eye, twice a day (morning and evening). Hold your eyelid gently open while applying so the liquid spreads evenly over the conjunctiva.
- Continue the twice‑daily application for 24 hours. Most users report a noticeable reduction in pain and redness within that period. If symptoms persist beyond 48 hours, seek professional medical advice.
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