CONJUNCTIVITIS Symptoms : During conjunctivitis the white portion of the eyes becomes red. There is a secretion of water and mud like substance from the eyes. The eyelids become sticky; there is swelling in the eyes marked with friction and pricking pain. It is difficult to stand light. Some patients like hot food, other, cold food. Causes : It is caused by exposure to bright sun, cold wind, bright light, smoke, plague and gonorrhea. Sometimes, the eyes are infected severely. Treatment : Keep the eyes clean. Mix boric acid in warm water and wash the eyes in the morning and evening. Keep the bowels clear. Salt : Do not take salt in conjunctivitis or reduce its intake to the minimum. Mix a minute quantity of salt in a cup of water, soak a cotton swab in it and put it on the eyes repeatedly. It is beneficial in conjunctivitis. Bathua : Bathua taken as a cooked vegetable daily relieves swelling and redness of the eyes. Cumin seeds : Roast cumin seeds and grind them. Take a tsp. of this pow