It is also known as hordeolum. In Ayurveda, it is called as anjananamika which is a painful, red and swollen lump arise over the eyelid. It is an acute and localized bacterial infection of the oil glands in the eyelid.
Ayurvedic perspective on stye
- Dosha imbalance: stye is a result of aggravated pitta dosha and vitiation of the rakta dhatu (blood tissue).
- Causes: due to intake of spicy, sour or hot foods, poor hygiene and dust exposure.
- Symptoms: coppery colored or red bump on the edge of eyelid, burning and pricking sensation, pain with tenderness, photophobia.
Ayurvedic management and therapies
Kriyakalpas are the best treatment which are directly perform on the local area of the affected eye.
1. Parisheka: continous pouring of a lukewarm herbal decoction over the closed eye.
2. Aschyotana: instilling warm, sterile liquid drops directly into the open conjuactival sac.
3. Pindi: application of a thick, medicated herbal paste wrapped inside a clean sterile cloth and placed directly over the closed eye.
4. Anjana: applying a paste of medicine to the inner lining of the lower eyelid margin which entirely scrape away lingering deep tissue toxins and helping in wound healing.
Lifestyle and dietary recommendations:
- Diet: cooling grains like old rice, yava. Intake of bitter and sweet vegetables.
- Routine: maintain the eyelid hygiene, dust protection through glasses.
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