5 effective home remedies to help cure stye

Barley (or hordeolum) appears as a result of a bacterial infection getting into the eye area (locations can be different: corners of the eyes, sebaceous glands, as well as the inner surface of the eyes, etc.). The inflammation looks like a red bump. Inside this formation – pus and water. It is impossible to squeeze or open barley. Otherwise, it threatens to spread bacteria to the entire surface of the eye, which means the appearance of a new barley (and possibly more than one), which is usually even more painful.  Why barley occurs and how to deal with it, our portal will tell.

The causes of barley: what is the root of the problem

If the sebaceous glands on the eyelids become clogged (and this often happens), all conditions are created for the development of a bacterial infection and, as a result, the appearance of barley.

But the causes of inflammation can be the following:

• immunodeficiency;
• wrong diet;
• not using enough clean towels;
• frequent eye contact;
• dehydration;
• poor hygiene.

How to cure styes with home remedies

The positive thing about stye is that inflammation is safe for both vision and overall health.

As a rule, barley "keeps" 5-7 days, after which the abscess bursts itself without any consequences: our immune system neutralizes the bacteria. But we can help her by speeding up the healing process. 

1. Aloe Vera

Everyone knows this healing plant with antibacterial properties. Inside its leaves is a gel that will help with barley: you just need to apply the product on the inflamed eyelid. Do this several times daily until the eye recovers.

2. Garlic

Be careful in this case, as the sap of the spicy plant can go directly into the eye and cause irritation. Crush a few cloves of garlic and apply the juice to the area affected by the stye. When absorbed, the active substances of the plant, which also has antimicrobial properties, will even affect internal inflammation. 

3. Bow

This vegetable is known for its impressive antioxidant content, which helps to quickly get rid of bacteria. You should grate a small amount of onion, put it in gauze, wrap it up and attach it to the barley. Don't worry if you start to cry, it means the remedy has started to work.

4. Potatoes

In the same way as in the case of onions, grated raw potatoes are wrapped in gauze. And in the same way, the remedy is applied to inflammation in the eye. The fact is that potatoes are known for their astringent properties, and such a compress on the eyelid affected by barley helps to reduce swelling and relieve inflammation. But even blood, thanks to the potato compress, gets into the affected area with difficulty, which does not allow the infection to spread further.

5. Green tea and chamomile

After enjoying chamomile or green tea, don't forget to put the used sachet in the refrigerator. After cooling, the bag with its contents will serve in the treatment of barley: just apply this simple remedy directly to the eyes.  After all, the antioxidant compounds contained in the drink do an excellent job with the infection: they will help to overcome inflammation in the eye.

Although in many cases the hordeolum is harmless, the problem still brings certain troubles: often it is pain, a sensation on the eye or inside its foreign body, of course, the aesthetic moment is also important – the appearance of barley spoils us fairly.

The presented remedies, which can always be found in any home, will help cure barley quite quickly. And if such inflammation – a frequent phenomenon before your eyes, it is worth consulting with a specialist in order to exclude causes of a different nature and, possibly, more serious ones.