Ease Screen Strain: The Bilberry Tea Recipe
A dark, antioxidant-rich bilberry tea, one of the most traditional remedies for tired eyes.
Hours in front of a screen can leave your eyes feeling strained and tired — bilberry tea is one of the oldest natural remedies associated with eye comfort and night vision.
What you'll need
- 1 tablespoon dried bilberries (or fresh, if available)
- 1 cup water
How to make it
- Add the bilberries to the water in a small pot.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, lightly crushing the berries as they soften.
- Strain into a mug and drink warm.
Why people say it works
Bilberries are rich in anthocyanins, the same class of antioxidants found in blueberries, and have a long history of use in European herbal medicine for supporting eye health and night vision, dating back to World War II-era pilots who reportedly ate bilberry jam before night flights.
This is a traditional home remedy, not a medical treatment. Check with your doctor before using bilberry regularly if you take blood-thinning medication.
Simple daily ritual for eye health.
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