Homeopathic remedies for Styes
A stye (medically called a Hordeolum), is a small, painful bump on the eyelid margin, typically caused by inflammation or infection of an eyelash follicle or oil gland.
Typical signs of a stye:
A tender/painful red bump on or near the eyelid margin.
Swelling of the eyelid, possibly feeling like a small boil or pimple.
Possibly a point of pus.
Localised swelling or redness.
Often worse when pressed or touched lightly.
Homeopathic Remedies for Styes
If you are looking for natural remedies to support you with a stye, below are some of the key homeopathic remedies for styes and the indications for each.
Pulsatilla
Styes that reoccur in different locations rather than the same site.
Mildly painful
May have pus or thick yellow discharge.
Particularly helpful in children.
Staphysagria
Styes that reoccur in the same location.
There may or may not be pus.
The stye may come on after anger, stress or an emotional upset.
Apis mellifica
Styes with a lot of swelling of the eyelid.
Eyelids will look extremely puffy, shiny or bag-like.
Infection may com on rapidly.
It may feel better for cold applicaitons.
Hepar sulph
Very painful, tender styes
Likely with pus, signs of infection, and possible swelling of local lymph glands.
These styes may be slow to heal.
Belladonna
Can be used in sudden onset styes where there is intense redness, heat and throbbing pain.
There may be sensitivity to light.
Additional remedies
Euphrasia officinalis
Can support the eye in styes or conjunctivitis when the eye is burning, there is a lot of watering, redness or feeling of sand in the eyes. Good in front of the inner corner with acrid discharge.
Silicea
Can helps with drainage or absorption of pus and residual lumps.
A stye can feel uncomfortable and frustrating, but with the right support it usually settles quickly without complication. Homeopathic remedies are traditional used to provide gentle symptomatic relief and support the body’s own natural healing processes. If styes continue to return or do not improve, it is always best to book an appointment and seek guidance from a qualified homeopath.
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