What are Boils?

Boils are red, puss-filled bumps that occurs from under the skin. They are often painful and cured when drained. Boils may appear on any part of the body. Most common places are buttocks, armpits, neck and shoulders.

 

Causes:

  • Boils are caused by bacterial infection. Some of the causes initiating such infections are
  • Poor hygiene
  • Nutritional problems
  • Immune system problems
  • Diseases like Diabetes

 

Home Remedies:

  • Grind Onions and prepare paste. Apply thick layer of paste on the affected area. 
  • Consume 10 Indian Lilac (Neem) flower buds on empty stomachs.
  • Grind Camphor to powder form. Consume 1 gram with water twice a day.
  • Dip Chiraito in water overnight. Filter and drink on an empty stomach.
  • Chew 2 black paper and drink 1 glass of water on an empty stomach.
  • Warm Sacred Fig (Peepal) leaves in direct fire. Apply the warmth of leaves on boils.
  • Apply 1-2 drops of castrol oil directly on boil. Repeat thrice a day.
  • Include turmeric to your daily diet. You may also apply the paste to turmeric, ginger and water on boil twice a day.