Five Easy Home Remedies for Boils

We all have, at one time or another, suffered from boils. Boils are tiny, hard and painful lumps on the skin which become larger, softer and more painful due to the pressure caused by the development of pus. Boils are skin infections that start in hair follicles or oil glands and appear most frequently on the face, neck, buttocks and underarms.

Causes of Boils

Bacterial Infections by Staphylococcus aureus or S. epidermidis

Ingrown Hair

Anti-perspirants

Foreign Material Lodged in the Skin

Stress

Allergy

Low Immunity

Diabetes

Reaction to Toxic Substances

Boils are generally treated with antibiotics and b applying oils on the boil to ripen it. You can use the following herbs both externally and internally to provide a natural and fast relief without using antibiotics.

1)      Garlic

Grate 3-5 garlic cloves and apply the paste to the boil. Use a band aid, clean cloth or bandage to hold it in place.

2)      Onion

Grate some onion and apply the same way as Garlic.

3)      Turmeric

Grate some turmeric root and apply to the boil.

Mix a teaspoon of turmeric in warm water and drink 3 times a day.

You can also use a combination of onion, turmeric and garlic. Eating more of these three ingredients also help.

4)      Neem Leaves, Dogonyaro Leaves

Chop the Neem leaves and pound to a paste and apply to the boil

Boil some leaves into a decoction for drinking.

5)      Lemon or Lime Juice

Cut a lemon or lime into two and put half on the boil. Secure with a cloth or bandage.

Squeeze a lemon or lime into some hot water and drink 2-3 times a day.

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