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Herbal Remedies for Stye

Herbal support includes immune stimulants and topical antibacterial herbs that will not irritate the eye. Also hot (4 minutes) to cold (1 minute) alternating compresses can be helpful.

Sties - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Also known as an external hordeolum, a stye is an infection or small abscess formation within the hair follicle gland...

Eyebright Herbal Remedies

Eyebright is a mildly decongesting, astringent herb which reduces inflammation. It is useful for red or inflamed eye...

Wild Indigo Herbal Remedies

Wild indigo is a heat-clearing, anti-viral herb that is used to remove heat and toxins in such conditions as boils, a...

Oregon Grape Herbal Remedies

Oregon grape is used for liver toxicity from drugs or alcohol; low stomach acid (poor protein assimilation); infectio...

Echinacea Herbal Remedies

Echinacea is a popular, non-toxic herb widely revered and used for its immune-stimulating, anti-bacterial, and antivi...

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