Disturbing boils?
…. Herbs to the rescue
A boil is a red, swollen, painful bump under the skin. It is a skin disease caused by the inflammation of hair follicles, thus resulting in the localized accumulation of pus and dead tissues. Individual boils can bunch together and form an interconnected network of boils called carbuncles.
Boils are usually caused by a bacterium named Staphylococcus Aureus which are normally found on the skin surface. Furuncles may occur in the hair follicles anywhere on the body, but they are most common on the face, neck, armpit, buttocks, and thighs.
The main cause of boils is a bacterium known as Staphylococcus Aureus. This bacterium typically enters the body through cuts, scratches, and other breaks in the skin. They can also be transmitted from one person to other easily. They can even live on us all the time and a poor lifestyle, or nutrition are all potential causes of boils.
Boils and carbuncles are more likely to occur in persons living in poor hygiene or living in areas where sanitation is not good. Some other causes of boils include: ingrown hair; splinter or other foreign material that has become lodged in the skin; plugged sweat glands that become infected.
Boils usually form when one or more hair follicles – the tube-shaped shafts from which hair grows – become infected with staph bacteria.
Using herbs
Onion – Onion, when boiled, mashed and used as a poultice – works as a very good remedy.
Calendula flower is very effective against boils. It contains high amounts of flavonoids, plant-based antioxidants that protect the body against cell-damaging free radicals. Researchers are not sure what active ingredients in calendula are responsible for its healing properties, but it appears to have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial effects.
Propolis – It is widely used for the treatment of boils. It has many antibiotic properties which help prevent infection.
