Causes of watery eyes. It is common to temporarily produce excess tears when you are emotional, laughing, coughing, vomiting, experiencing strong taste sensations, or yawning. Among other common causes are: weather conditions such as wind, cold, and sunshine.
Used by the handful when fresh, Herbes de Provence is also good using dried herbs. Bay leaf, thyme, fennel, rosemary, chervil, oregano, summer savory, tarragon, mint, and marjoram are some of the herbs typically used.
See List Herbs by Botanical Name. Astringent herbs draw together or constrict body tissues and are effective in stopping the flow of blood or other secretions. They are tightening, healing and drying, reducing irritation and inflammation and creating a barrier against infection that is helpful in wounds and burns. Herbs that contain tannins such as tea, roses, grape wine, and oak bark are considered astringent, as well as tart citrus fruit like lemons. Astringents like alcohol and witch hazel are often used as facial toners, but can cause unwanted dryness of the skin when used in excessive amounts.