Some great natural options to eliminate the pain and discomfort caused by an abscess are the aloe sap, the herbal poultice and take the calendula tea because these ingredients have analgesic, anti-inflammatory and healing action.
The abscess is a small lump formed of inflamed tissue and pus, which causes intense local pain, in addition the area may be red and warm, full of microorganisms. It is not recommended to try to burst the abscess to prevent infection, so warm compresses are indicated. Check out how to use some home options.
1. Slime sap
A good home remedy for abscess, which is a wound with pus, is to cleanse the area with clean water and mild soap and apply a slime sap compress because it is a great natural healing.
Ingredients
- 1 leaf slug
Method of preparation
Cut the leaf of the slug in the middle, towards the length of the leaf and with a spoon withdraw part of its sap. Apply this sap directly onto the wound and cover with a clean gauze. Repeat this procedure 2 to 3 times a day.
2. Herbal poultice
A great home remedy for curing an abscess is to apply a herbal poultice on it. The medicinal properties found in this mixture will help to heal the abscess by reducing the risk of local infection.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of leaves or roots of jurubeba
- 1/2 cup grated onion
- 1 tablespoon of cassava flour
- 1 cup honey
Mode of preparation
Put all of these ingredients in a pan and simmer for about 10 minutes. Then, extinguish the heat and allow to cool. Then place 2 tablespoons of this mixture on a clean cloth and apply over the region where it is abscessed and let it act for approximately 2 hours. Then rinse with plenty of water.
3. Calendula tea
Taking marigold tea is also indicated because it increases the activity of the immune system by stimulating the white blood cells. For tea:
Ingredients:
- 10 g of dried marigold leaves
- 1 cup boiling water
Method of preparation:
Add the leaves in the hot water and let stand for 10 minutes, strain and drink warm. Take up to 3 times a day.
