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Conjunctivitis are also known as “red eye” or “pink eye”. A condition in which the conjunctiva (membranes lining the eyelids and covering the white part of the eye) become inflamed or infected. Also called pinkeye. The cause is either bacterial, viral or allergic. Other symptoms include burning, discharge, dryness, itching, light sensitivity, eye pain or discomfort, stickiness, tearing and chemosis. It is considered contagious.
Home Remedies for the treatment of conjunctivitis
Simple home remedy for conjunctivitis using raw juices of certain vegetables, especially carrots and spinach, have been found valuable in conjunctivitis. The combined juices of these two vegetables have proved very effective. In this combination, 200 ml of spinach juice should be mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice. Raw parsley (prajmoda) juice-200 ml, mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice has also been found beneficial in the treatment of this disease.
How to get rid of conjunctivitis -Getting rid of conjunctivitis
Good home remedy for conjunctivitis - You can also use Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis). Infuse a teaspoon of the herb in a cup of hot water. Allow to cool, strain. Put the tea in an eye cup (available at pharmacies) and use it in the recommended way. This will prevent conjunctivitis.
Effective home remedy for conjunctivitis - Use calendula in bacterial or viral conjunctivitis to reduce itching and inflammation, heal and soothe. It's an antiseptic perfect for irritation due to pollutants and allergies. Use it as a local compress and eyewash. It is available in eye drops as well.
Homemade recipes for conjunctivitis
Natural home remedy for conjunctivitis - Grate raw potato and place the slice on the affected eye. Potato is an astringent and hence helps reducing the inflammation. The potato can also be made into a poultice and can be placed onto the affected eye for about twenty minutes. Do this for minimum three consecutive nights for better results.
Babul can treat conjunctivitis. A paste of the babul leaves must be applied on the eyes before going to sleep at night. It will lessen the itchiness, wateriness and the redness of the sore eyes.
Herbal home remedy for conjunctivitis - Make a cold infusion by putting some leaves of the marigold plant into water and use it as eyewash. This provides fast relief to the inflamed eyes and is also one of the good home remedies for conjunctivitis.
Traditional natural home remedy for conjunctivitis - Apply warm compress on your eyes for 5 to 10 minutes for 3 to 4 times a day.
Diet tips for conjunctivitis
Consume food items rich in vitamin A and B2 - milk, curd, butter, carrots, pumpkin, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, almonds, citrus fruits, mangoes, and papaya.
Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, coriander and colocasia also contain vitamin A. Among non-vegetarian foods, fish, liver and eggs contain vitamin A. Dairy products also have a fair amount of vitamin A in them.
Those taking a juice fast for the first three or four days of the treatment should take a warm-water enema daily during the fast.
HERBAL REMEDIES and ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES
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