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In addition to bothering, sty also hurts and irritates. Check out eleven natural remedies that work as a home treatment for the problem

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A sty, also called hordeolum, is an inflammation of the eye caused by the clogging of the eyelash glands with fat, and it can also occur due to bacterial infections. Most of the time, this is because of a bacteria called staphylococci, forming a swollen and red spot, very painful and with pus inside.

It can occur in the external or internal parts of the eyelid and, to make the treatment of the sty, it is advisable to seek medical help, as only a professional will be able to administer the correct medications for the treatment. At the appointment, you can ask about the use of home remedies, which help to relieve pain and discomfort.

• Stye: treatment, symptoms and causes

Home Sty Treatment

Discover some natural substances that can help in the treatment of sty.

Warm water compress

Boil a liter of water and let it cool. When it is warm, moisten a clean cloth with water and place it over the area affected by the sty for ten minutes - each time the cloth cools, moisten it again. This treatment helps to drain the pus from the sty.

chamomile compress

Add a few chamomile leaves to two cups of boiling water; strain the solution and let it cool. When it is warm, moisten a clean cloth with the solution and place it in the affected eye for ten minutes. It is recommended to repeat this home treatment twice a day.

Green tea compress

To make this homemade sty treatment, place a green tea bag in hot water for a few minutes, remove and squeeze out excess water. Close your eyes and press the wet tea bag onto the affected eyelid and wait five minutes - you can also use a black tea bag.

Guava leaves

Wash two guava leaves in hot water to do this treatment. Then use a cloth that has been dipped in clean hot water to wrap the leaves. Remove excess water from the cloth and leaves. Leave the leaves inside the cloth for five to ten minutes and then you can apply them directly to the eyelids area affected by the sty for five minutes. Repeat the procedure two to three times a day, but always using new leaves.

Tomato

Cut the tomato into slices and place over the affected eye for five minutes - do this homemade treatment two or three times a day.

Turmeric

Boil two tablespoons of turmeric in two glasses of water until the water is reduced by half. Then filter the water with a clean cloth and use the mixture as a home remedy to wash the eye affected by the sty. This treatment can be repeated two to three times a day.

Potato

Grate a medium or large potato and wrap it in gauze or similar cloth, place the gauze over the sty area and leave for 10 minutes, repeat this natural treatment up to three times a day for four days.

cloves

Put six cloves in a cup of boiling water and let this powerful home remedy sit for five minutes; then strain and dip a clean cloth or compress into the mixture. Squeeze out excess water and apply to the affected eye for five to ten minutes.

Castor oil

Castor oil is a great anti-inflammatory for sty, however, before applying it, wash the affected area with baby shampoo. Use warm water to remove the product. After doing this washing, apply the castor oil with the help of a cotton swab on the affected eyelid - you can repeat this homemade treatment several times a day.

coriander seed

You can boil the contents of one teaspoon of coriander seed in water. After five minutes of boiling, strain the water and wait for the home remedy to cool. Use this water to wash the eye affected by the sty. Repeat the treatment two to three times a day.

Cucumber

Cut a cucumber into slices and place over the affected part of the eyelid to reduce inflammation and pain from the sty.

Parsley

Add a few fresh parsley leaves to a cup of boiling water. Let the solution settle, then dampen a clean cloth in the solution and use it as a compress until it cools. Do this procedure in the morning and at night, before bedtime.