The earthy taste of file powder is similar to thyme combined with savory. File powder will lend a unique flavor to stews, sauces and other hearty dishes. Use file powder when you don't have [or don't like] okra, as this magic powder will thicken soup or sauce in the same way.
It is of great importance to know the causes of recurrent styes for their proper treatment. Bacteria buildup. Styes occur when bacteria get into the oil gland, just like pimples in other face areas. However, these only arise in single location and that is in the area where lashes grow at the end of the eyelids.
1 Most styes go away on their own in about a week. 2  Apply a warm compress for 5 to 10 minutes several times a day.n most cases, styes don't require medical care. Call your health care provider if: 1  The stye doesn't heal in a week or 10 days. 2  The stye becomes more painful or swollen after several days of home treatment. 3  The person also has fever or chills. 4  The person develops vision problems.