How to Make Sananga Eye Drops at Home – Fresh & Easy
Why make Sananga Eye Drops at Home?
Sananga is traditionally prepared by the Katukina people from Tabernaemontana sananho root bark and used as powerful eye drops. The benefits of sananga are well-documented, offering support for eye health and overall well-being. If fresh Sananga proves difficult to purchase or you just prefer to make your own, preparing it at home ensures a fresh, potent supply whenever you need it.
What Will You Need
Equipment Sterilization (Simple Version)
Sterilize jars and droppers by boiling for 5 minutes.
Let jars cool in the hot water, then remove and allow to dry.
Water Preparation
Boil your clean drinking water for 1 minute
(3 minutes if above 2,000 meters / 6,500 ft altitude).
Sananga Recipe
Use this universal formula: 1 gram of Sananga powder : 7 ml of water
This yields approximately a 50% Sananga solution after settling and filtering.
Example: 10g powder + 70ml water → ~35ml finished Sananga
Pro Tip: Smaller batches are best. Only make what you’ll use in 3–4 weeks.
Preparation Steps
- Add the Sananga powder and just-boiled water to your sterilized jar.
- Stir well every 5 minutes for 30 minutes to help extract the Sananga.
- Cover loosely and allow to sit for 6 hours or overnight in the fridge to let the sediment settle.
- Carefully pour off the liquid, leaving the sediment behind.
- Filter through a paper coffee filter, cheesecloth, or nut milk bag. Use a funnel or stretch the filter material over the jar with a rubber band.
- Store the finished Sananga in sterilized dropper bottles or a clean glass jar in the fridge.
