Abstract
The Supposedly Innocuous Eye Worm: Or, What Could Make You Put Chili in Your Eye?
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We were sitting in a small rural village in Gabon, surrounded by lush Central African rainforest that was a vivid contrast to the heavy, dark-blue rain-filled clouds piling up in the sky
I noted “piment,” which is French for chili pepper, in the study questionnaire as eye worm treatment
We were lucky to meet a traditional healer, well known in the area for her crafts. She showed us the leaves she would cook for hours and use the extract for eye worm treatment
Summary
Stories from the Field The Supposedly Innocuous Eye Worm: Or, What Could Make You Put Chili in Your Eye? I had just asked the last question, finishing the questionnaire with, “And did you use any treatment against the eye worm?” It will chase the worm away and if he comes back you have to repeat the treatment.” Still perplexed, I noted “piment,” which is French for chili pepper, in the study questionnaire as eye worm treatment.
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