Green Tea Compress

Hydrotherapy
Written By Doneisha Dodd

Green tea is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and contains antioxidants that help to prevent cell damage. Most people use green tea internally but many people don't know that you can use it externally.

 A green tea compress can be used to help with a stye.

 A stye is an inflamed oil gland in the eyelid. Symptoms of a stye include

  • Painful bump on the eyelid

  • Swelling of the eyelid

  • Crusting over the eyelid

  • Soreness and itching

 The anti-inflammatory effects of green tea can be beneficial in relieving inflammation.

Items needed

  • Green tea bag

  • hot water

Method

  • Steep a tea bag in hot water

  • Squeeze out the liquid from the tea bags

  • Wait for them to cool a little down slightly

  • Place the tea bags on closed eyes for up to 15 minutes three times a day

  • Repeat as often as needed

Doneisha Dodd
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