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Herbalists use eyebright as a poultice with or without concurrent administration of a tea for the redness, swelling, and visual disturbances caused by blepharitis, and conjunctivitis. The herb is also used for eyestrain and to relieve inflammation caused by colds , coughs , sinus infections , sore throats , and hay fever .
Cultural expectations play an important role in treatment as a 1985 study amongst the Mende people of Sierra Leone showed that treatment decisions were made "largely on traditional notions of the efficacy of a medicine of a particular color, consistency, taste, size and reputed success in treating analogous illnesses". [53]
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Experts believe conjunctivitis may be a symptom of a new strain of the COVID-19 omicron variant. Here are the symptoms and how to respond.
Conjunctivitis is the most common eye disease. [47] Rates of disease is related to the underlying cause which varies by the age as well as the time of year. Acute conjunctivitis is most frequently found in infants, school-age children and the elderly. [20] The most common cause of infectious conjunctivitis is viral conjunctivitis. [28]
It is a diuretic and aid in the treatment of diarrhea and syphilis. [42] Centaurea cyanus: Cornflower In herbalism, a decoction of cornflower is effective in treating conjunctivitis and as a wash for tired eyes. [43] Chrysopogon zizanioides: Vetiver Used for skin care. [44] Cinchona spec. Cinchona
Diagnosis and treatment concern primarily alternative therapies and "natural" methods that naturopaths claim promote the body's natural ability to heal. [1] [46] Many naturopaths in India now use modern diagnostic techniques in their practice. [47] Naturopaths focus on a holistic approach, avoiding the use of surgery and conventional medicines ...
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