Turmeric On Boils | The Power Of Turmeric For Treating Boils

Turmeric on boils is a wonderful choice to treat boils in the comfort of your own home within a few days because of its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.

Most of us suffer from boils, especially in the summer, or people who have some health problems such as diabetes, weak immune system, or blood disorders also are reliable to have boils.

Turmeric on boils will help the healing process quickly without serious side effects.

In this article, we will know the most needed information for the use of turmeric on boils.

What are boils?

Boils are one of the skin disorders which appear as red and quite painful pimples. After some time boils may be filled with pus.

They are caused by bacterial infections, this bacterial germ is called Staphylococcus aureus, It can penetrate the skin through wounds, insect bites, hair follicles, or sweat glands.

These bacteria release toxins into the skin and cause inflammation. It may go to the bloodstream and cause other serious effects.

Boils may be noticed in some places on the body such as

• Face

• Neck

• Buttocks

•  Armpits

• Shoulders

• Insides of the thigh

• Groin

You can solve it with some simple home remedies and turmeric on boils is one of them.

What is turmeric?

Turmeric is a plant grown in India and South Asia. First, it was used as a spice that gives curry its yellow color, then researchers have revealed its medicinal benefits. 

It has good results in the treatment of:

• Osteoarthritis

•  Age-related diseases such as Alzheimer

•  Metabolic syndromes

• Glaucoma

• Some heart diseases

• Cancer

• Various degenerative conditions

• Boils

What is the effect of turmeric on boils?

The active constituent of turmeric (curcumin) helps to fight against bacterial infections. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

Turmeric has detoxifying effects on your body that cleanse and remove impurities and free radicals from your body.

Regular intake of turmeric will strengthen your immune system, which is necessary for fighting bacterial infections.

Turmeric on boils speeds up the healing process and assists in remodeling of affected skin.

How to use turmeric on boils?

You can apply turmeric either:

Orally

• Dissolve one teaspoon of turmeric powder in a cup of water or milk and boil the mixture, then let it cool.

• Drink this mixture three times daily for one week.

Curcumin is fat-soluble, which means it breaks down and dissolves in fat and oil. So it is recommended to take turmeric with a meal that is high in fat.

You can also take turmeric pills which are available now of at least 450mg each day.

Locally

• By applying turmeric paste directly to the affected area and covering it with a clean cloth or bandage.

This process makes boils mature enough to burst, clears the pus and the boils will drain.

• Or mix turmeric powder with milk and apply it on the boils, cover with a band-aid overnight and wash it off with warm water in the morning.

• You can simply use fresh roots and roast them in an oven, then Dissolve its ash in a cup of water. Apply on the boils twice a day for a week and then continue twice weekly.

Turmeric on boils may be more effective if added to other ingredients that enhance its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect.

You can apply it with:

Ginger

1. Chop equal amounts of ginger and turmeric then mix to make a paste.
2. Apply the paste on the boils and leave it for a few minutes then wash off with warm water.
3. Mix both turmeric and ginger powder with a small amount of water to make a paste, then apply to the infected skin. Secure with a clean cloth till dry then wash off with warm water. Apply once or twice a day.

Basil leaves

Basil leaves with turmeric powder will cure boils.

• Soak fresh basil leaves in water and get their juice.

• Add some turmeric powder to the extracting juice and make a paste.

• Apply the paste to the boils' area.

• Let it dry.

• This paste Will relieve the pain and irritation.

Curd

• Make a thin paste of turmeric, curd, and a little water.

• Spread the paste on the boils and surrounding areas, preferred before bath or a shower.

• Let it dry then wash off with mild soap and water.

• Repeat daily.

Vinegar and milk cream

Vinegar will balance the  PH of the skin and milk cream relieves skin irritation. So they are effective with turmeric on boils.

• Mix one tablespoon of turmeric, vinegar, and milk cream to make a paste.

• Spread the paste on the infected skin.

• Sit it dry, then wash away with water.

• Repeat 3-4 times a day. 

You can replace normal vinegar with apple cider vinegar.

Tea tree oil

• Add a few drops of tea tree oil to turmeric powder and make a thick paste.

• Spread the paste on the affected area.

• Cover it with a bandage for a few hours or overnight.

• When boils open make a paste of turmeric and Neosporin.

Aloe Vera gel

Aloe Vera gel speeds the healing process of the affected skin.

• Mix aloe Vera gel with turmeric powder and stir well.

• Apply on the boils.

• Cover with a soft cloth.

• Let overnight and wash off in the morning with cold water.

Repeat this for at least a week.

Castor oil

Castor oil has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, so it is used with turmeric on boils.

• Add a few drops of castor oil to one teaspoon of turmeric to make a thick paste. 

• Spread over the affected area.

• Let it dry for 30-45 minutes.

• Wash off with warm water.

• Continue once daily for a few days.

Summary

• Turmeric on boils has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, so it is recommended to be one of the effective home remedies for boils. 
• You shouldn't pop or squeeze the boils. It may spread the infection and make things worse.
• If you touch the boils for any reason, please wash your hands with soap to prevent the spread of infection.
• You should check with your doctor if the boils become more painful and don't heal for more than 10 days. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics or open them surgically and drain the boils.

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