Home  >> Ask a question  >> Alternative Health

Home remedies for boils

I get boils in the armpit region, buttocks and also groin area, I am a very clean person, but I am afraid there might be an infection with my lymph nodes?
(23 Mar 2008)

Add Answer
(Only for registered users! Login OR Sign Up in just 30 seconds)

Natural Cures for Infection in the Lymph Nodes

According to you, you have boils in the armpits, groin and buttocks. These are the common places where lymph nodes are present. These nodes are either characterized by swelling or boils in or near the lymph glands. These glands play a vital role in providing strength and ability to your body for fighting infections.

Here are some of the best cures that can help you treat boils caused due to infection in the lymph glands:

  • Bitter Gourd is the best possible treatment for boils. You can drink the juice extracted from bitter gourd either directly or with lemon juice.
  • Garlic is an antibacterial and anti inflammatory spice used for cooking. This helps in killing infectious substances that causes health disorders including boils.
  • Onions are another effective cure that is found in most of the houses.
  • Drink lots of water because you need to keep yourself hydrated. Water also helps in purification and eventually preventing and treating boils. Don't forget that boils are mainly caused due to impurities present within the body.
  • Turmeric powder used as topical application can also help in treating boils.
  • Parsley is an herb widely used for the treatment. Crush the leaves, boil them and wrap in cheesecloth. Place the wrapped parsley leaves over the infected area for some time.
answered by J on 23 Mar 2008, 11:33:33

 

Read more questions in Alternative Health
Related Blogs
 
Top Searched Keywords
Urinary Tract Infection
Acne
Toothache
Hair Loss
Ringworm
Enema
Pink Eye
Thrush
 
 
Get Current News
Add to MSN
Add to My Yahoo!
Add to Google
del.icio.us digg Stumbleupon Reddit