5. Epsom Salt Soak
As an age-old remedy trusted by generations for its therapeutic value, Epsom salts are excellent for drawing subcutaneous fluid from tissues. Many athletes rely on Epson salts to remove water from their muscles in the week leading up to a weigh-in for a sporting event.
You can use this principle to your advantage, even if you don’t play sports. Take two tablespoons of Epsom salts, and add a few drops of water until the powder starts to form a paste. The mixture should fizz a bit, but it will eventually settle.
Use the paste to cover the area behind the knee affected by the cyst. Apply gauze to the top of the Epsom salts paste and secure with tape. The magnesium in the Epsom salts draws the fluid from the sac to the surface of the skin where it dissipates.
If you have edema due to the inflammation spreading further down the limb, add a few cups of Epsom salts to your bath water for the same effect.