Majipu au Jipu: Je Unao Au Unatokwa Na Usaa (Usaha)? - Natural Home Remedies for Boils

By: Sanctus Mtsimbe: on 7:42 AM

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Boils: 

• 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:

   o Face

   o Neck

   o Buttocks

   o Armpits

   o Thighs

Symptoms to look for:

• Boils are,

   o Itchy

   o Painful

   o Irritating

Causes:

• Bacterial infection of the skin

• Consumption of antibiotics over a prolonged period of time

• Medical conditions which can lead to boils:

   o Diabetes

   o Blood disorders

   o Obesity

   o Anaemia

Natural home remedy 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 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 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

Tips:

• Unhygienic conditions facilitate bacterial activities and can lead to boils

• Choose soap which suits your skin

• Bathe regularly

• Always apply a moisturiser after bathing