When the eyelashes tend to get inflamed due to any reason the condition is known as an eye stye. Physical weakness is thought to be the main cause of this ailment; however, a pathogen named Staphyloccus has been established as the causative agent responsible for this malady and it is rampant with children. The symptoms are visible and they could be “Swelling of the eyelid, redness at the edge of the eyelid, pain over the affected area and tenderness”. Nonetheless, a complete medical checkup is essential to know the cause of a stye. This may not be possible for everyone, so there is a known herbal treatment for this malady and it is handy and cost effective too. This disease is also known as Hordeolum.

Tea is a refreshing beverage; however, it has medicinal propensities too. The eye, which is affected, should be bandaged with damp tea bags. This herbal treatment soothes the eye and reduces the pricking sensation along with the inflammation and pain. Further visibility is restored and complete resolution from the ailment is provided in one week. Tea bags do the necessary work of resolving the symptoms if an eye stye in a weeks span. This herbal treatment is absolutely side effect free and people who have tried this herbal treatment would vouch for its efficacy.

Tinea Capitis; better known as ring worm of the scalp is a fungal infection. It affects the hairy portions of the body; chiefly the eyelashes, eyebrows and the scalp. The fungi which causes this infection goes by the name of dermatophytes. This ailment is more prevalent in children. It is contagious; however, disappears as puberty approaches. Symptoms could be “Round, scaly lesions on the scalp” the itching of the scalp could be mediocre, however, the effected region may loose hair. The lesions that appear could be dry or with a wet exterior (pus). Chemical anti-biotech’s work however, mot without side affects. So, it is safer to go in for herbal treatment.

Corkwood or Euodia Elleryana is a very effective herbal treatment for Tinea Capitis. A powder should be prepared of the leaves and stem of corkwood and boiled in water for 15 mins. Drink this tea four times daily; the antibacterial propensities of the leaves and stem would resolve the situation in a week. Improper personal hygiene is also considered to be a major cause in giving impetus to the growth of the fungi. So, it must be made certain by the parents of children that they have a proper bath everyday.