Best natural remedies for pink eye in children
Pink eye is also known as Conjunctivitis, it is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a clear membrane that covers the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. Mainly bacteria, viruses, allergic reaction or dust is responsible to cause pink eye. Kids or younger children's are more prone to this because of constant interaction with each other.
Generally the treatment approach depends upon the cause of pink eye. But natural remedies don't have any approach or criteria. If you are using contact lenses please remove it and use glasses to avoid any further complications. Cold compression and hot compression are generally used as a part of treatment.
Herbal remedies for pink eye:
Herbal remedy such as Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos) and Sutherlandia frutescens are powerful anti-oxidants and help to maintain a healthy supply of blood, oxygen and essential nutrients to the eye. This leads to the rapid recovery of eye from any eye condition.
Another herb which is commonly used for eye health is Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry); strengtheneye capillaries, prevents eye-related disease and infection, and restore the eyes to their healthy and bright.
Probiotics for pink eye:
The magical remedy is breast milk of human. If a mother is breastfeeding to kids, apply a drop of milk to infected eye, infection will disappear rapidly. If you don't have this option don't worry, try to get raw milk of a cow or goat, this also works fine. Even if you are not able to find a cow or goat, the clear, liquid part of yogurt will also be used as a home remedy.
Vitamin A supplement:
If your kids have recurrent attacks of pink eye, then it might be due deficiency of vitamin A. The fermented cod liver oil is the best supplement to take ample of vitamin A. some rich sources of Vitamin A are Paprika, Red Pepper, Cayenne, Chili Powder, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Dark Leafy Greens.
Some useful home remedies:
Grate a potato and place on the affected eye for 15 minutes. This will help to reduce eye inflammation.
Add a few drops of honey to infected eye, because honey has antibacterial properties.
If itching persists, try cooled tea bags on the eyes. Tea is a good source of tannin which helps soothe itchiness and reduces inflammation.
If after using one of the remedy mentioned above not able to resolve pink eye problem, please rush to your physician. Don't wait more, it might affect eye health.
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