Home Remedies for Ganglion Cysts. How to Treat and Prevent Ganglion Cysts - Part 3
10. White oak or hazel bark
White oak or hazel bark is very helpful
particularly when the cyst is still small. White oak or hazel bark contains
astringent property that helps shrink the ganglion
cysts and heals them faster.
Make a White oak or hazel bark tea
compress and cover the ganglion cyst and wrap for few minutes to penetrate your skin.
This helps to shrink the cyst faster.
11. Arnica
Arnica has anti-inflammatory property
that helps reduce pain and swelling. Moreover, it increases blood circulation
in affected area, which speeds up the healing of ganglion cyst.
1. Mix equal amount of arnica essential
oil and warm coconut or olive oil. Apply this mixture on the cyst and massage
gently for few minutes.
2. Then, put betel leaf or bandage over
the affected area. Repeat this 2-3 times a day for several days.
3. Alternatively, you can apply
readymade arnica cream/lotion directly over the affected area 2-3 times a day.
Caution: Some people can be sensitive to arnica, so do a patch test
before using it.
12. Anti-inflammatory Foods
Eat more foods that have
anti-inflammatory properties to reduce discomfort associated with ganglion cyst
1. Add anti-inflammatory foods in your
regular diet like salmon, mackerel,
sardines and tuna, cloves, cinnamon,
flaxseeds, turmeric, ginger, basil leaves, avocados, olive oil, strawberries,
tart cherries, blackberries, blueberries, oranges, walnuts, almonds, sweet
potatoes, kale, collards, spinach, tomatoes, matcha tea and rosemary.
Note: Avoid inflammatory
foods such as red meat, processed meat, soda, sugary foods, white-flour
products, refined flour, foods rich in saturated fats, excessive white rice,
fried food, fast food, trans-fat food, excessive alcohol and vegetable oil.
Last but not least
1.
Never hit the cyst
with any hard and heavy object, because it may damage the skin.
2.
Do not use needle or
any sharp instruments to puncture the cyst, as it will lead to infections.
3.
Avoid repetitive
movements of affected area.
4.
For the cyst on foot,
wear shoes that don’t touch cyst.
5.
You must consult your
doctor, if the size and volume of the cyst is increasing rapidly and gradually
or causing swelling and pain.
