If your baby or child has got conjunctivitis or pink eye issue then try these
Posted on: 26/Oct/2018 9:50:23 AM
One of the most common issues affecting the babies and young children is conjunctivitis or pink eye. This is due to the inflammation of conjunctiva. It is known that conjunctiva is as thin transparent membrane lining the whites of the eyes and inside of the eyelids. When this conjunctiva becomes inflamed then blood vessels become more visible and this leads to pinkish colour. Many factors are responsible for this pink eye and these are irritants, infections and allergies etc. The babies or children affected by conjunctivitis would have whites of eyes in pink colour or red colour, swollen eyes, eyes becomes teary plus lower rims of eyelids become red. This issue of pink eye could be treated at the homes also.
These are the various home remedies to treat pink eye issue in the babies or children.
By applying breast milk:
This is one most important and effective way to treat pink eye or conjunctivitis issue. The healing properties of breast milk are superb. It is said that the colostrum in breast milk is loaded with micronutrients. By applying breast milk over both the eyelids 2 or 3 times in a day the baby or kid could get cured. By applying breast milk to both the eyes spreading of this eye infection could be avoided even if only one eye has got this issue.
By applying raw honey:
The antibiotic, antifungal and antibacterial properties of raw honey are fabulous and highly effective. In the first step take about one fourth cup of honey and add equal amounts of distilled warm water to it. Then take a well cleaned stopper and place one or two drops of the above mixture of honey and water in the eye. This process could be repeated every few hours.
By using turmeric:
Turmeric is one ingredient that is used to prepare dishes and this could be used to treat pink eye issue in the children. This turmeric is a natural antibiotic and it fights inflammation well. In the first step one teaspoon of turmeric is taken and mixed with water. Then this combinations could be used as eye wash. Warm compress could also be prepared by adding one teaspoon of turmeric to boiled water in a cup. Then cotton pad is soaked in this solution and later applied on the eyes.
By using coffee:
Not many know that coffee could also be used to treat this issue of conjunctivitis or pink eye. In the first step half cup of water is taken and pinches of coffee are added and boiled. Then it is allowed to cool down. Eyes could be rinsed with cooled black coffee. This process must be done 4 times daily for better results.
Consuming foods rich in vitamin A, C and Zinc:
For treating eye infections it is good to consume foods that are rich in vitamin A, C and zinc. Foods like carrot, spinach etc is rich in vitamin A and these help in the growth of healthy cells plus in fighting eye infections. Likewise vitamin C and zinc rich foods could be consumed.
