Natural Treatment:
Lymph nodes are glands within the human body that helps in filtering impurities from the body. These glands can be found in the neck, groin, armpit, under the jaw, under the chin, behind the ears and on the back of the head.
These nodes often become swollen when a person comes in contact with some kind of bacteria, virus or fungus. Body contacts with these toxic substances often results in various infections or inflammatory conditions.
The most effective and natural treatment for swollen lymph nodes is application of castor oil. Apply a castor oil pack on the affected area and feel the difference. You will definitely see and feel a significant reduction in swelling. Castor oil pack when applied on the skin helps in increasing circulation, promoting functions of tissues and healing tissues and organs present underneath the skin. You can make castor oil pack by simply soaking a small piece of flannel in castor oil. Cover the mixture of flannel and castor oil with a plastic sheet. Place this pack on the skin and then place a hot water bottle over the plastic to provide heat to the pack.
You can also try drinking a mixture of 1 teaspoon of sea salt and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Another good remedy for curing lymph nodes is apple cider vinegar. Take 1 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide and 1 cup of epsom salts. Pour this mixture to your bath water.
answered by J