Chalazion Cysts and Chinese Herbs: Key Points You Really Should be Aware of

By Randall Douglas


A grain-sized tumor on the eyelid that ranges from 2mm to 8 mm in diameter is known as a meibomian gland lipogranuloma, a meibomian cyst, or more commonly, a chalazion. When any of the 50 to 70 ducts of the meibomian glands gets blocked and the oil that is supposed to lubricate the tear film is prevented from draining, a chalazion starts to form. As the sebum continues to build up in the meibomian glands, the cyst grows, resulting to the formation of a chalazion.

Most of the time, the chalazion resolves on its own without any form of treatment. All that is needed to make this possible is conservative home treatment. The application of warm of compress and eyelid massage are usually enough to facilitate drainage.

For smaller chalazia that do not drain on its own after a few weeks, the usual approach in Western medicine is to inject a corticosteroid medication directly into the cyst. Surgical removal becomes an option when the chalazia do not go away after three to four months using only conservative treatment methods. But surgical intervention is not a cure inasmuch a huge possibility still exists that the cyst will grow back after the procedure.

In case the idea of injections and surgery do not sound appealing, you can try alternative non-invasive approaches to treating this condition. Chinese natural herbs can be used to provide a cure for a meibomian gland lipogranuloma. Two of the herbs used for chalazion treatment are Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang and Yin Qiao San + Huang Lian Jie Du Tang.

Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang is used to eliminate pus or any mass in the eyelids. It is also used to soften these clogged oils in your meibomian glands. Yin Qiao San + Huang Lian Jie Du Tang are used to bring down the inflammation that comes with having a chalazion. Both these herbs work at the root in order to lower the size of the chalazion and minimize the swelling. These natural herbs are usually boiled and applied as a form of warm compress on the affected area.

But Chinese medicine is, for the most part, unregulated. Thus, your body may react differently to these herbs. Since the side effects have not yet been studied in close detail yet, the risk of applying Chinese herbal concoctions to your chalazion is up to you. On a more positive and promising note, however, in Chinese medicine lies the potential for a lasting cure to this condition. You should weigh the benefits and risks carefully if you want to go the natural route.

These Chinese herbs usually fall under the homeopathic remedies for a chalazion in which there are a little over 40 known remedies. According to experts in this field of alternative medicine, there are virtually no side-effects when it comes to homeopathic cures. However, the disadvantage is that it takes around 5 to 7 seven weeks before you can see gradual results. If you want instant reduction of your chalazion, Chinese natural cures may not be for you.

Make sure that you get evaluated by a certified homeopath who will not only look at your physical manifestations but your total personality as well before trying out any of the Chinese herbs discussed. In the event that you can't find a homeopath near your place, you can go online for the consultations and prescription.




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3 Responses to "Chalazion Cysts and Chinese Herbs: Key Points You Really Should be Aware of"

  1. Traditional Chinese Medical herbal treatment has nothing to do with homeopathy. They use completely different methods and have completely different underlying theories; also many of the materials are completely different. You may be right that some herbs from China itself are questionable - but the formulas are solid.

    So get the herbs locally or find a reputable company that makes the formula into a pill. There are more than a few.

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