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\"\"Boils are a bump that is located under the skin. These bumps are often red in color and filled with pus. The boil will continue to grow until it is drained. These bumps can be quite painful. They are caused by a bacteria that inflames and infects the hair follicles. Some can get to be as large as a baseball. The area of the skin around the boil can become red and painful as well. Boils should not be picked at or squeezed.<\/p>\n

If it is not drained properly it can cause an infection in the areas of the skin nearby or even push the infection deeper into the skin, causing more boils to appear. If drainage of a boil is necessary a doctor will make an incision on it and then use sterile gauze to remove the additional pus. Most boils can be treated at home using some of the following home remedies.<\/p>\n

1. Apply Heat<\/h3>\n

If you are suffering from a boil, one of the things that you can do in order to help relieve some of the pain and swelling<\/a> is to apply some heat to the area surrounding the boil. The heat will improve the circulation to the area. This improved circulation will help to bring more antibodies and white blood cells to the area.<\/p>\n

This will help to fight off the infection more quickly. Applying heat to the area where the boil is located is one of the best and easiest home remedies that you can use. Take a warm compress and apply it to the area for about twenty minutes and then remove. You should apply this warm compress to the boil about three or four times each day until the boil is gone. The amount of time that it takes to get rid of will vary. <\/p>\n

\"\"2. Tea Tree Oil<\/h3>\n

Essential oils have a lot of uses when it comes to certain health issues. Many essential oils provide healing properties. One essential oil that may help with the treatment of boils is tea tree oil<\/a>. This essential oil provides strong antiseptic and antibacterial properties. These properties can help with the treatment of the bacterial infection that has caused the boil to appear. It is important to note that you should not apply tea tree oil directly on the boil or on the skin.<\/p>\n

This can cause a burning or stinging effect, which is not what you want when dealing with a boil. To apply, mix around five drops of the tea tree oil with a teaspoon of either olive oil or coconut oil. Take the diluted tea tree oil mixture and place it on a cotton swab. Use the cotton swam to apply the mixture to the boil. Do this two or three times a day until the boil is gone. <\/p>\n

\"\"3. Turmeric Powder<\/h3>\n

Like tea tree oil, turmeric powder offers antibacterial properties. In addition, turmeric<\/a> powder also provides anti-inflammatory properties. Both the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of the powder can help to heal the skin around the boil and also get rid of it more quickly. In eastern medicine, turmeric powder has been used for thousands of years as a natural way to purify the blood.<\/p>\n

To use turmeric powder to help heal a boil you can use it topically or choose to ingest it. In order to ingest turmeric powder you will want to boil a teaspoon of the powder in a cup of water or milk. You should drink the mixture up to three times each day. To use turmeric powder as a topical treatment you will want to mix it with some water and create a paste. You can then apply this paste directly on the boil. You should do this at least a couple of times each day. <\/p>\n

\"\"4. Epsom Salt<\/h3>\n

Taking a bath is a great way to relax. Adding in some Epsom salt<\/a> can be extremely beneficial. Epsom salts can help to relieve sore muscles and other aches and pains that you may be experiencing. As an added bonus, epsom salt can also help with the treatment of boils. The salt can help to dry out the pus that is inside the boil.<\/p>\n

When the pus begins to dry out, the boil will then drain. In order to use epsom salts as a home remedy you can dissolve some epsom salt in some warm water and then soak a washcloth or compress in it. Apply this compress to the area where the boil is located. Keep it on the area for around 20 minutes. You should do this about three times each day. Alternatively, you can add about a cup of epsom salt to a warm bath and soak in the tub. <\/p>\n

\"\"5. Antibiotic Ointment<\/h3>\n

There are several over the counter antibiotic <\/a>ointment treatments that you can use to help relieve the pain of a boil and make it disappear more quickly. Most of these ointments are fast acting and can be quite soothing. Neosporin is quite common for people to have in their medicine cabinets. This means that you may not have to go very far in order to find a soothing treatment for your boil.<\/p>\n

The antibiotics that are in the ointment can also help to keep the infection that is causing the boil from spreading. To use the ointment, read the instructions on the package. In most cases you will simply apply the cream directly on the boil and the skin that surrounds it. You will want to add the over the counter antibiotic ointment to the infected area at least twice each day until the boil goes away. <\/p>\n

\"\"6. Castor Oil<\/h3>\n

If you are older, chances are that you remember being given castor oil<\/a> as a treatment for colds and other ailments at some point in your life. While the taste of this oil is not the greatest, there are definite reasons to consider it as a home remedy for many ailments, including for boils. Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, this compound is a natural, but extremely potent anti-inflammatory. In addition the castor oil provides many powerful antibacterial properties.<\/p>\n

The combination of the anti-inflammatory and the antibacterial properties make it a great choice if you are looking for a home made remedy to treat your boils. In order to use castor oil as a home remedy for your boils simply apply a small amount of it to the boil. You will want to do this at least three times each day until the boil goes away. <\/p>\n

\"\"7. Neem Oil<\/h3>\n

Neem oil<\/a> is often referred to as Indian lilac. This healthy oil provides many great properties that can help to treat numerous types of skin infections. This includes being a good treatment for boils. Neem oil provides antimicrobial properties, antibacterial properties, and antiseptic properties. All of which are important when it comes to treating a boil. The best part about using neem oil is that it tends to work very quickly on the infection that is causing the boil.<\/p>\n

In order to use the oil you will simply apply it directly to the boil and the area of skin that surrounds it. You will want to make sure that you do this at least three or four times each day. Make sure that you wash your hands before you apply the oil to the boil as well as afterwards as you do not want to keep the oil on your hands. <\/p>\n

\"\"8. Raw Onion<\/h3>\n

When thinking about home remedies for illnesses, most people do not think about turning to their pantry. However, there are several reasons that you should. One item that you likely have on hand in your pantry is onion. Raw onions<\/a> have powerful properties. In fact, in some eastern medicine putting raw onions on your feet to draw out toxins is quite common.<\/p>\n

Other uses include putting an onion in a room to help draw out odors. A raw onion can also be used as a home remedy in order to treat a boil. To use an onion you will simply want to cut the onion into thick slices. Take one of the slices and wrap it in some gauze. Use this wrapped onion on the boil or the wound. You will want to keep the onion on the boil for about an hour. Do this once or twice each day. <\/p>\n

\"\"9. Fresh Garlic<\/h3>\n

Another pantry item that you likely have on hand to use in your favorite recipes is fresh garlic<\/a>. Fresh garlic can be used for many different types of home remedies. You can use raw garlic as a treatment for boils as well. In order to use raw garlic on a boil you will want to press the fresh garlic clove and extract as much of the juice as possible.<\/p>\n

You will then want to use this garlic juice over the boil. You can apply it directly to the infected area. Keep the juice on the area for anywhere from ten to thirty minutes. After it has been on the boil for a length of time you will want to make sure to clean the area with some soap and water. You should use garlic juice on the boil once or twice each day until the boil goes away. <\/p>\n

\"\"10. Tridax Daisy Essential Oil<\/h3>\n

The Tridax flower is native to the tropical areas of central and South America. It is also found in parts of Florida. The flower grows in croplands, meadows, fields, lawns, and even along roadsides. It is an invasive plant and listed as a weed in many areas. However, it also has several healing properties. Some of the therapeutic properties of the oil include antibiotic efficacies, antiviral, insecticidal, anti-inflammatory<\/a> properties, and provides wound healing activity. If you are suffering from a boil, using tridax daisy essential oil can be beneficial.<\/p>\n

If the boil is draining, it is important to keep a bandage on it. To help the wound heal more quickly, add some tridax daisy essential oil to the gauze that you use to wrap up the boil. The oil should help the wound heal more quickly and will also help to prevent infection. Change the bandage often and use the oil each time. <\/p>\n

\"\"11. Hypericum Oil<\/h3>\n

There are many health benefits of hypericum oil<\/a>. It is often mixed with jojoba oil to help treat hemorrhoids. In addition, it can be used as a treatment for arthritis symptoms, to improve muscular health, and to prevent symptoms of PMS. The oil offers anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties. All of these properties can help alleviate the pain and inflammation associated with boils.<\/p>\n

The astringent and antibacterial properties of the oil can help eliminate microbes and other foreign bodies from entering the body. These microbes and foreign bodies can cause infections and make the wound worse. To use as a treatment for boils simply apply the oil topically to the area that the boil is located. It is a good idea to add the oil to the bandage or gauze that is being used to cover the boil as it drains. This oil can help to speed up the healing process. <\/p>\n

\"\"12. Devil\u2019s Horsewhip<\/h3>\n

Devil\u2019s horsewhip<\/a> or Achyranthes aspera or chaff flowers is a powerful healing agent. This plant is often used in Indian medicine and is an important herbal remedy throughout the world. The roots, leaves, seeds, and flowers of the plant are all used in healing. The plant can be used to heal many types of ailments, including as a treatment for boils. Devil\u2019s horsewhip essential oils are sold throughout the world.<\/p>\n

This oil can be applied to a bandage or piece of gauze and then applied to the boil. It is best to apply this oil to the wound caused by the boil every time that you change the dressing. Keeping the bandage changed regularly combined with the use of an essential oil such as devil\u2019s horsewhip, can help to prevent infection and also shorten the amount of time that the area takes to heal.<\/p>\n

\"\"13. White Vinegar<\/h3>\n

Chances are that you can go to your cabinet right now and find a bottle of white vinegar<\/a>. White vinegar is a fairly common household item as it can be used for many different things. Not only is white vinegar a part of many recipes, but it can also be used as a cleaning agent. If you suffer from boils, you already know the amount of pain and possibly itching that these hard, red, lumps can cause.<\/p>\n

You can apply white vinegar directly to the boil. However, in some cases this may sting a little bit. If you find that the white vinegar is too strong and stings when applying, you can mix it with even parts water. Apply the vinegar to the boil and it will help to dry it out. Once the boil has started to dry out, it is more likely to drain and then go away. <\/p>\n

\"\"14. Keep it Clean<\/h3>\n

One of the most important things that you can do when you have a boil is to make sure that you keep it clean. All of the home remedies above will work to help shrink the size of the boil. In most cases, a boil<\/a> is going to need to drain at some point. When the boil starts to drain it is extremely important to make sure that you are keeping the skin in and around the boil as clean as possible.<\/p>\n

Use an antibacterial soap to wash the area at least a few times a day. Washing the area will help to keep it clean so that the infection does not spread. Antibacterial soap can help kill off any remaining remnants of the infection to enter other areas of the body. Keeping the area clean can also prevent more boils from appearing in the future. <\/p>\n

\"\"15. Do Not Pop<\/h3>\n

Aside from keeping the boil and the area surrounding it clean, it is also important to make sure that you do not try to drain it yourself. While this is not necessarily a home remedy for treating boils, it is something that is worth listing as it is very important. You should not try to pop a boil at all.<\/p>\n

When it is ready to drain, it will pop on its own and begin the draining process. During this time it is a good idea to keep a bandage on the area. Make sure to change the bandage quite often. You may also want to consider adding some essential oils<\/a> to your bandages as this may speed up the healing process. Change the bandage at least three times each day and make sure that you keep the area as clean as you possibly can as this will go a long way to preventing further infections.<\/p>\n\r\n

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