A boil is a skin infection that is formed in our skin pores. It begins with tenderness and redness of the skin. Slowly the white blood cells. protein and bacteria fill in the boil and cause pus formation. It has many causes like poor hygiene, weak immunity, friction from tight and synthetic clothing, diabetes, poor nutrition, and exposure to harsh chemicals. While the reasons are numerous, the problem is one, irritation of the skin. Here are a few home remedies to cure boils

Warm compress

Instead of pulling the boil and pus, it is better to treat it with heat. All you have to do is, dip a clean muslin cloth and dip it in warm water, squeeze out the excess water and place it on the boils. You can also add salt or turmeric to this water to get better results. Additionally, you can use a warm compress. To know more about a warm compress, click here.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is a great antiseptic. It helps to relieve numerous skin issues. You can directly apply a drop of tea tree oil to the boil to soothe irritation. To know more about tea tree oil, click here.

Turmeric

Turmeric is the best know antiseptic that is found in every Indian household. It is also a natural blood purifier and is considered to carry anti-inflammatory properties. Add a teaspoon of turmeric powder to a glass of warm milk and drink this every day. It will purify your blood and reduce the boils. You can also directly apply a paste of turmeric and fresh cream on your boil to relieve the boil related pain. To know more about turmeric, click here.

Cumin Seeds

Mixing a teaspoon of cumin seed powder with water to form a thick paste and applying it to the boils, gives a quick relief from the boils. To know more about cumin seeds, click here.

Eucalyptus Oil

Add eucalyptus oil to boiling water and elm to make a thick paste. Apply this paste to the boil till the pus drains out. Repeat the process if required. To know more about eucalyptus oil, click here.

Rock Salt

Rock salt is the purest form of salt known to mankind. Rock salt is also a great cleanser. Taking a bath with warm water mixed with rock salt helps to soothe the boils and reduce them. To know more about rock salt, click here.

Nutmeg

Nutmeg stimulates blood circulation in the body. Drinking a glass of warm milk after adding a teaspoon of nutmeg powder prevents and cures bacterial infections. To know more about nutmeg, click here.

Neem

Neem is one of the best-known blood purifiers for human beings. It is antibacterial and anti-microbial. Make a thick paste of neem leaves and directly apply it to the boils. This will drain the pus and dry up the boils quickly. Additionally, you can also add neem leaves to your hot water while taking a bath, this will soothe the boils and prevent the future occurrence. To know more about Neem, click here.

Mustard Seeds

Mustard seeds are very beneficial to treat skin related disorders. Make a thick paste of mustard seeds and water and directly apply it to the boils, this will quickly relieve you from the pain. You can also use mustard oil to cure your boils. Just add it to warm water and drink it. To know more about mustard seeds and mustard oil, click here and here.

Coriander Leaves

Boil some coriander leaves in water and form a thick paste later. Apply this paste to the boils and cover it with a thin cloth. This will cure the boils quickly. To know more about coriander, click here.

Castor Oil

Castor oil carries antiseptic properties. Drop a couple of castor oil drops on a cotton ball and apply it directly to the boils. This will relieve from the boils, quickly. To know more about castor oil, click here.

Boils on the skin can be quite painful and no one wants to deal with them. Armed with the right tips as mentioned above, you too can easily keep skin boils at bay.

Frequently asked questions

What is a skin boil?

A skin boil is a type of skin infection that causes the skin to bulge due to the accumulation of pus underneath the skin.

What are the cause of skin boil?

Skin boils are generally caused by a bacteria found in the nose and on the skin.

How long do skin boils take to heal?

Skin boils can take up to 3 weeks to heal completely in most cases.

Can skin boils cure without treatment?

While boils can heal without medical intervention, it is not recommended to do so as it any underlying condition might go undetected.