Stye

What you need to know:

Some natural remedies can greatly relieve the pain and inflammation caused by this uncomfortable condition. Dilutions of the following herb tincture can be used to bathe affected eye:

The most useful Herbs

Marigold cream applied directly to the stye could also help.

The following herbs taken internally could help.

If the condition is caused by overwork, taking ginseng before a particularly stressful period, such as young people’s exams, could ward off an attack.

Homoeopathy

The homoeopathic remedy Staphysagria might also help for recurrent styes.

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