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. 2019 Jun 24;13(6):e0007508. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007508

Table 2. Other local treatments for enaoji (eyelid irritation).

Treatment Description of Use
tobacco Pour water into the side of a cigarette with the tobacco until it mixes with the tobacco and come out on the filter end. Then press the filter to drop the tobacco water mixture into the eye.
tea Tea leaves are boiled with water, strained and warm tea is used to wash the face and eyes.
salt Mixed with water and put direct into the eye.
sugar Mixed with water and put direct into the eye.
milk fat from cow + tobacco Mixed together and put direct into the eye after scratching the eyelid.
oxytetracycline (veterinary) Put direct into the eye.
soda ash + sugar Mixed with water and put direct into the eye.
blood + animal fat Drink.
goat milk + soda ash Put direct into the eye.
blood of black sheep Put direct into the eye.
milk fat from cow Put direct into the eye after scratching the eyelid with plant leaves.
razor blade Used to put a mark on top outer part of eyelids so blood comes out.