Black eye is basically bruising around the eye, caused due a face injury and bleeding below the skin around the eye. It is called black eye because of its dark colour of bruising. Generally, black eye isn’t very serious, but it can be serious sometimes and can cause loss of vision. Normally, the black eye heals itself in 14 days or so. To cure the black eye before 14 days, use some of the home remedies, which are mentioned below.
There are many different reasons why one might get a black eye. The most obvious reason is a direct and ample amount of pressure that is applied to the face. There are other reasons that are not related to physical injury as well with malnutrition being just one of them. Here are the top reasons why someone might have to deal with a black eye.
When you get a black eye, there are some symptoms that will come along with it. The symptoms can range from physically unappealing to actually mild aching. Here are some of the top symptoms you can expect to find with a black eye.
Nobody wants to have a black eye. It destroys the look of the whole face. The pain associated with a black eye is also unbearable. You can overcome this pain and swelling by using the following home remedies.
1. Ice Pack
Apply an ice pack around the eye. This will numb the nerves, and you won’t feel the pain for some time. Repeat this remedy every hour.
2. Oatmeal
Soak oatmeal in warm water and gently massage around the eye for 10-15 minutes. This will provide some relief in the pain. After the oatmeal massage, apply vitamin E oil. This remedy takes 3 days to heal the black eye.
3. Witch Hazel Pads
Place witch hazel pads on the bruised eye. It will heal any kind of bruise in a couple of days. One of the best times to apply a wich hazel pad is during the night time when you are getting ready to go to bed. You can either allow the witch hazel pads to rest under your eye for 15 minutes, or you can sleep with them on. The witch hazel will help to tighten and nourish the skin.
4. Hot Water
Dab a cotton ball in hot water and apply it on the bruised eye. This will reduce the swelling from your eye. Additionally, the hot water will encourage circulation that will allow increased blood flow to the area. With the additional circulation, you can expect to heal up a lot quicker.
5. Metal Spoon
Take a metal spoon and put it in the refrigerator. Take it out after a few hours and put the back part of the spoon on the bruised eye. This will work like an ice pack. If your eye is swollen, it will help to bring down some of the swelling. Additionally, if your eye is in pain, the cold spoon can help to numb it down a bit as well.
6. Pineapple
Eat pineapple or drink the juice of it. This will also help in healing the black eye fast. Pineapples are known for their anti-inflammatory properties that can help fight off infections and sicknesses. This can be an especially helpful remedy if your black eye is not due to a physical injury.
7. Papaya
Like pineapple, papaya also helps in reducing the swelling and pain. You can eat papaya in slices, or you can pulse it up int a juice. For double the action, you may want to throw in pineapple as well.
8. Arnica
Take the oil of arnica and apply it on the black eye. You can also use any cream, which contains arnica oil. This will cure the black eye really fast.
9. Potato
Take a raw potato and cut very thin slices. Put these slices in a refrigerator for like half an hour and place it on the black eye.
10. Cucumber
Cut thin slices of chilled cucumber and put it on the affected eye. This will provide help to the painful eye. This is a very good cure for the black eye. There is a reason that cucumbers are applied to the eys at salons. Because they are mini hydration packs, your black eye will be well nourished. This will further increase healing. For further relief, you may even want to freeze a couple of cucumber slices and use them as mini ice packs.
11. Tea Bags
Take a tea bag and soak it in warm water. Then, place warm tea bag on the black eye. Remember, tea bag should be warm when you place it on your eye. This will reduce swelling and provide relief in the pain. This is one of the best treatments for the black eye.
12. Comfrey Roots
Make tea using comfrey roots and soak a cotton ball in it. Place it on the black eye and relax. Comfrey roots will soothe the nerves and the pain will be reduced. Or, you can make a paste of comfrey roots and apply it on the affected eye.
13. Popcorn
Take a plastic bag and put unpopped popcorn in it. Put it in the refrigerator and leave it for an hour or two. Then, place the chilled unpopped popcorn on the affected eye. This will also provide relief.
14. Orange
Eat an orange or drink orange juice. Orange contains vitamin C, which will help to prevent bruising.
Arnica is a very effective homeopathic remedy for the black eye or any eye injury.
