Tiba ya Maumivu ya Macho (Kipele au Kijipu) - Natural Home Remedies for Stye

By: Sanctus Mtsimbe: on 9:34 AM

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Stye:

• Stye is a bacterial infection of the eye

• It is a contagious condition

Symptoms to look for:

1. Pimple near the eye lid

2. Pain

3. Swelling

4. Watery eyes

5. Loss of vision

Causes:

• Application of cosmetics

• Incomplete removal of make up

• Conjunctivitis

Natural home remedy using coriander seeds:

1. Take 300 ml of water

2. Add 2 tbsp of coriander seeds

3. Boil for 15-20 min

4. Strain the mixture

5. Allow it to cool

6. Use this as eyewash twice a day

Natural home remedy using tea bag:

1. Tannin, a chemical in the tea, helps get relief from the painful bump near the eye

2. Take a tea bag

3. Dip it in water

4. Remove and press it on the stye for 5-6 min

5. Repeat this 5 times a day

Tips:

• Take precautions like using separate towels and other common objects

• Never burst the stye as it can spread the infection in the eye

• Avoid touching the stye, the germs in your hand might make matters worse