1. Tea bags
One proven anti-inflammatory is green tea. Even black tea and herbal teas like mint and camomile are said to be effective. Soak a tea bag in warm or hot water for a few minutes and then hold the tea bag on your eyelid for 15-20 minutes.
2. Warm compress
This is perhaps the most common remedy for styes. Use a compress of hot water and apply it to the irritated area. This is child-friendly and safe to leave on overnight.
3. Baby Shampoo
Baby shampoo is known for being gentle on the eyes. Mix a little with warm water and wash your eye. Either cleanse your eye with the diluted solution directly or use a cotton swab.
4. Turmeric
Turmeric is a natural natural anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. Mix 2 teaspoons with a cup of warm water to make an eye wash.
Leave the mixture on the affected eye for 10-15 minutes before rinsing. Do it twice a day until the infection is gone.
5. Coriander
Many people have coriander at home. But did you know it has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties? Boil 1-2 tablespoons of coriander with half a cup of water. Allow it to cool for at least an hour and wash the affected eye with the solution. Repeat if necessary.
6. Milk
Heat some milk and dip a cotton ball into it. Leave it on your eyelid overnight to shrink the sty. You can also add some turmeric to the milk.
7. Apple cider vinegar
Stir a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar into a cup of warm water. Drink the mixture every day for a few days or make a compress with it.
8. Salt
Salt also works to relieve infections and swelling. Pour a few teaspoons of salt into a little warm water and apply it to the eye with a compress.
9. Gold ring
Believe or not, but some people claim that a gold ring can do wonders when it comes to curing a sty. Rub a ring that’s at least 14kg gold on the affected area for about five minutes a couple of times a day. It’s said to ease the pain and shorten the healing time.
10. Potato
The enzymes in raw potatoes can alleviate inflammation and pain. Shred some potatoes and wrap the shreds in a clean cotton cloth to make a poultice. You can also use a raw potato and put the skin directly over the eye.
To reduce the likelihood of you getting a sty in the future, here are some precautions you can take:
- Avoid sharing makeup or using dirty makeup brushes.
- Remove contact lenses every night before bed.
- Wash your hands before touching your eyes.
- Keep your eyes clean.
Please share this information with everyone you know. They’ll appreciate it the next time they get a sty.