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Stye

What you need to know:

Some natural remedies can greatly relieve the pain and inflammation caused by this uncomfortable condition.

The most useful Herbs:

Dilutions of the following herb tincture can be used to bathe the affected eye:
  • Marigold
  • Eyebright
Marigold cream applied directly to the stye could also 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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