10 Home Remedies for Styes
Stye Home Remedy #7: Garlic
Garlic is a well-known home remedy for a wide range of conditions. It has traditionally been used to treat colds and ear infections among others. Review of many studies show that garlic has powerful antimicrobial properties. Its active ingredient called allicin is antibacterial and antifungal. Because heat denatures allicin, garlic should be used in its raw form.
To prepare garlic home remedy for styes, crush 2 cloves to extract garlic juice. Mix the juice with one teaspoon of clean water and use the mixture to soak the affected eyelid. Repeat this treatment twice a day for about a week to get rid of the stye.
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