Boils
Below are the Ayurvedic Medicine for Boils, Herbal Remedis for Boils, Symptoms and healing options for Boils by Ayurvedmart
Boils are localized tender, inflamed, pus-filled swellings in the skin surrounded by large red areas. They are infections of the hair follicles of the skin. They are quite painful, particularly in areas where the skin is closely attached to the underlying tissues, such as the nose, ears, or fingers. They usually occur in teenagers and young adults. The common sites for boils are the face, neck, and thighs.
• Boils occur when there's an infection in the hair follicle or an oil gland on the skin
• This infection leads to red pus filled boils on the skin
• The areas usually affected are:
- Face
- Neck
- Buttocks
- Armpits
- Thighs
Symptoms for Boils
At first a painful red nodule appears on the skin. This grows bigger and then breaks down in the middle where the pus collects .The painful experiences a great deal of irritation and itching. There may be a single boil, or several boils in the same area or in different areas at the same time. The swelling may not be limited to one hair follicle but extend to several follicles. When the boils ripen, they give out a discharge. Fever may sometimes accompany the boils.
• Boils are,
Root causes for Boils
Boils may cause by staphylococcus germs, which enter the sweat glands or hair follicles. The essential cause of this disorder is thus bacterial. However, several factors predispose the growth of bacteria in hair follicles. Of these, the chief factor is a toxic condition in the blood stream, which is due to a faulty diet and frenetic pace of living. Boils generally appear when a person is in a run- down and devitalized condition.
• Bacterial infection of the skin
• Consumption of antibiotics over a prolonged period of time
• Medical conditions which can lead to boils:
- Diabetes
- Blood disorders
- Obesity
- Anaemia
Natural home remedy for Boils using cumin seeds
1. Take 50 g cumin seeds
2. Add a little water
3. Crush to make a paste
4. Apply on the boils
Natural home remedy for Boils, using onion and garlic
1. Take 1 chopped onion
2. Add 2-3 chopped garlic cloves
3. Press this on a sieve
4. Extract juice
5. Apply this on boils 4-5 times everyday
Natural home remedy for Boils, using milk cream, vinegar and turmeric powder
1. Take 1 tsp of milk cream
2. Add 1 tsp of vinegar
3. Add 1 tsp of turmeric powder
4. Mix well
5. Apply this paste on the boils
Healing Options for Boils
Herbs Boils
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Garlic
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Onion
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Betel leaves
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Cumin seeds
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Neem leaves
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Turmeric
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Ayurvedic Supplements for Boils
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Diet for Boils
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After the all fruit diet the patient should adopt a well balanced diet with emphasis on whole grain cereals, raw vegetables, and fresh fruits. Further periods of a juice fast or an all fruit diet may be necessary, depending on the general health level and bodily condition of the patient.
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Lifestyle for Boils
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A warm water enema should be given daily during the initial juice fast or all fruit diet. This will help to cleanse the bowels. Warm moist compress should be given over the tender area. Other helpful treatment for the boils are daily dry massage in the morning followed by a cold sponge. Fresh air breathing exercises and outdoor exercises are also essential for toning up the system. In case constipation is habitual, all measures should be taken to overcome it.
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Yoga for Boils
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Tips for Boils
• Unhygienic conditions facilitate bacterial activities and can lead to boils
• Choose soap which suits your skin
• Bathe regularly
• Always apply a moisturiser after bathing