Abscess (Carbuncles & Boils)
REMEDY SUGGESTIONS: Abscess Remedy + Skin Support Remedy + Proprionibacterium Detox
An abscess is a collection of pus (dead neutrophils) that has accumulated in a cavity formed by the tissue in which the pus resides. They are usually caused by bacteria, parasites or other foreign materials (e.g., splinters, bullet wounds, or injecting needles). An abscess is a defensive reaction of the tissue to prevent the spread of infectious materials to other parts of the body (making it a good thing, but tell that to the pain it causes!) The bacteria/parasites (or foreign materials) kill the local cells, resulting in the release of cytokines. The cytokines trigger an inflammatory response, which draws large numbers of white blood cells to the area and increases the regional blood flow.
The cardinal symptoms and signs of any kind of inflammatory process are redness, heat, swelling, pain and loss of function. Abscesses may occur in any kind of solid tissue but occur most frequently on skin surfaces, where they may be superficial pustules (boils) or deep skin abscesses. But they can also form in the lungs, brain, teeth, kidneys and tonsils.
Left unresolved, major complications can occur, including spreading of the abscess material to adjacent or remote tissues and extensive regional tissue death (gangrene). An abscess will begin to heal once it has drained in most cases. You cannot lance a boil until the head is soft. Pricking (lancing) the white or yellow head (but wait until there is a head) with a sterile needle is recommended. Squeezing is NOT recommended as it can push infected debris through tissue back into the blood and it can also promote scaring. Natural drainage is the best solution, let the body perform the miracle.
If the head of the abscess is hard, make a paste of IC-2 and Healing Salve and wrap it over the area. This will draw the toxins to the surface and help the boil soften and come to a head so you can lance it for drainage. Once a boil is lanced and begins to drain, Healing Salve or Liquid Detox can be applied to a band aid or bandage and applied over the abscess to initiate healing and keep the site from re-infecting. If the abscess appears as an open wound, pack it with Healing Salve to help it heal quickly and with the least scaring.
REMEDY SUGGESTIONS: Abscess Remedy + Skin Support Remedy + Proprionibacterium Detox
If your abscess is in a tooth, rub Clove essential oil into the gums around the tooth. If there is pain in the tooth, Clove will help a lot, but you can also take a piece of ice and rub it along the web between the thumb and pointer finger. An abscess in a tooth can spread to other nearby teeth, so you may want to ask your biological dentist for an x-ray to show the infection is staying contained.
REMEDY SUGGESTIONS: Abscess Remedy + Skin Support Remedy + Proprionibacterium Detox