Abscess

An

abscess

is

a

localized

infection,

usually

bacterial

in

origin,

that

results

in

the

accumulation

of

pus

under

the

skin

or

deeper

within

the

tissue.

In

most

cases,

it

is

caused

by

a

staphylococcus

bacteria.

Symptoms

include

sharp

pain,

noticeable

redness,

and

hardening

of

the

affected

area.

The

causes

can

be

numerous:

infected

insect

bites,

scratching

that

introduces

germs,

boils,

medical

injections

without

aseptic

conditions,

septic

punctures

from

drug

use,

or

improperly

done

hair

removal.

What

natural

solutions

can

be

considered?

An

abscess

should

be

evaluated

by

a

healthcare

professional.

Depending

on

its

size

and

location,

medical

treatment

or

surgery

may

be

necessary.

The

role

of

the

doctor

is

to

allow

for

the

drainage

of

the

abscess

and

to

prescribe

an

appropriate

antibiotic

treatment,

particularly

against

staphylococci.

Phytotherapy,

however,

can

support

the

maturation

of

the

abscess

while

awaiting

medical

advice

or

as

a

complement.

Natural

drainage:

Apply

herbal

poultices

to

help

evacuate

the

pus:

Mullein

leaves

cooked

in

milk (

5

min)

Fenugreek

flour (

1

tbsp)

mixed

with ½

cup

of

warm

water

Flaxseed

flour (

1

tbsp)

in ½

cup

of

water

Freshly

ground

burdock

leaves

or

well-

cleaned

root

Immune

system

strengthening:

2

drops

of

true

lavender

essential

oil

on

a

neutral

base (

sugar,

honey)

4

times

a

day

50

drops

per

day

of

Echinacea

tincture

for

8

days

2

to

3

grams

of

propolis

per

day

For

more

information,

refer

to

course #

320 – Glossary of

Pathologies

and

First

Aid (

module:

Health

Educator /

Training:

Health

Practitioner

and

Naturopath

N.

D.)

available

in

your

student

space.