A great natural remedy to cure a boil is to put the lemon compresses on the boil, as the lemon has antiseptic properties, helping to treat this skin infection.
The furuncle is an infection of the skin caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus , characterized by a lesion similar to a nodule, red but yellow at the tip and with pus inside. Generally, the boil will heal itself in up to 2 weeks, but if after this period the pus does not leak, the boil becomes red, swollen and with more pus or the individual has a lot of pain, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist for the removal of the pus. Know what it is and how to identify the boil.
In addition, lemon, being rich in vitamin C, when consumed, helps to strengthen the immune system, being not only a good natural remedy for furuncle, but also an excellent home remedy for furunculosis, which is when boils appear repeatedly. Learn more about furunculosis.
1. Lemon compresses
To make the lemon compresses, simply wrap a thick lemon slice with plenty of juice with a gauze and rest on the boil for 10 minutes.
Then, throw the lemon away and repeat the process with another lemon and another gauze for 2 more times, or until the boil opens and the pus starts to leak.
2. Lemon juice
To make lemon juice, squeeze the juice of 2 lemons, add it to 1 glass of water, stir well and drink the juice about 3 times a day.
3. Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is great for treating boils because it has antiseptic, antibacterial and healing properties. The oil should be applied with a cotton swab to the boil once a day. See what the benefits of tea tree oil are.
4. Onion compress
The onion compress is a great natural remedy for the boil, as it is able to eliminate the bacteria that causes the boil and reduce inflammation.
To make the compress just wrap a thick slice of raw onion with gauze and apply on the boil for 2 hours 2 times a day. See other home remedies for furuncle.
