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"One of the greatest threats to public health is the rise of antibiotic‑resistant bacteria ... this is due to the inappropriate and excessive use of antibiotics." - James M. Steckelberg, M.D., Chair of Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic
Conjunctivitis. Pinkeye. Eye infection. Whatever you want to call it, it’s the same thing: an inflammation of the conjunctiva caused either by a bacterial or viral infection, or by allergens and other irritants.
So, off to the doctor for a prescription for an antibiotic, right?
Nonsense! You can treat this yourself!
Conjunctivitis is very common in children, but adults can get it too. It is highly contagious, but only rarely a serious illness. Only when the infection spreads beyond the conjunctiva is there cause for concern that a deeper pathology may be present. That is, however, an uncommon occurrence.
Viruses or bacteria?
If it’s a viral infection, an antibiotic will do nothing. In that case the accompanying tear flow is clear and watery, whereas thick, yellow or greenish discharge usually indicates a bacterial infection. Even without treatment most of these infections clear up within about ten days.
A very effective medicinal plant for treating conjunctivitis is eyebright, or Euphrasia officinalis. If you buy a tincture of this medicinal plant, you should dilute it at a ratio of 1:25. That means mixing one drop of the tincture into 25 drops of warm water. The liquid is then instilled directly into the eye with a pipette. If that is not possible, a clean piece of cloth can be dipped into the solution, gently placed on the eye and softly squeezed.
The best homeopathic remedies…
The most profound and effective way to treat conjunctivitis, however, is homeopathy. It will not only cure the current infection quickly, but supports the whole body system so that the likelihood of a repeat infection is reduced. If it does recur, it will be less severe. This is the kind of health we aim for ... robust, resilient and independent of the effects of conventional medicines.
If you choose a homeopathic remedy for conjunctivitis, take a dose three to four times daily for up to three days. As with most homeopathic remedies, you should stop the medicine once the illness has subsided (i.e. no longer exists).
Belladonna…
The first homeopathic remedy you should consider is Belladonna C30. The guiding symptoms for this remedy are intense redness of the conjunctiva (the thin mucous membrane at the front of the eye and the inner eyelid), including a bloodshot, pronounced redness of the white of the eye.
There may be throbbing pain, or the eye may feel hot. External influences such as bright light and even loud noises make the eye discomfort worse.
Conjunctivitis can be accompanied by fever, though it does not have to be. Use Belladonna C30 when the eye inflammation comes on suddenly and is accompanied by high fever (over 40°C), and you should take it as soon as possible. Always remember that the outstanding feature indicating Belladonna is the severity and intensity of the symptoms. Concretely, this means concentrated heat, severe pain or vivid redness. If the symptoms are only mild, you should not consider this remedy.
Euphrasia…
Euphrasia officinalis C30 is another homeopathic remedy of great value for conjunctivitis. It is made from the aforementioned eyebright, but is potentiated according to the homeopathic method and so is stronger (yet still gentle) than the medicinal plant in its original form.
This remedy is particularly indicated when there is a large amount of clear, flowing, watery tears that burn on the eye and surrounding skin. This can develop over time into greenish or whitish discharges and may be accompanied by the sensation that a foreign body, like a grain of sand, is in the eye.
Or Pulsatilla?
Pulsatilla C30 is the homeopathic remedy for red eyes that itch intensely. The itching is often accompanied by a thick, yellowish or greenish discharge that does not irritate the skin. This remedy is often indicated in women, but not always. The affected person may be particularly clingy, feel worse in warm rooms and better in a cool breeze of fresh air. Cool, wet compresses on the eyes often provide relief and are very welcome. Around the eyes and on the lids there may be skin eruptions such as pimples, blackheads or dandruff. Often the affected person has little or no thirst.
There are other remedies you can consider, but I want to keep this blog as simple as possible so you can use it sensibly and pass the information on to others, so I will stick to the essentials here.
Homeopathy is family medicine
If someone in your family has conjunctivitis, you can do what I have done and give Hepar sulph D30 every three hours until improvement occurs, while at the same time instilling Euphrasia tincture (of course diluted 1:25) directly into the eye. Further information on dosage and potency of the remedies can be found here.
In my family it has worked every time, including for our dog Buster and our cat Carmelina. I teach this method to my students and have only received first-rate feedback so far.
Now you have learned what paediatricians would also like to know ... how to heal without antibiotics.
Homeopathy helps – spread the word!
Warmest regards,
Yours,
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Source: https://joettecalabrese.com/blog/pinkeye-conjunctivitis-homeopathy/
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