Wheatgrass for Boils & Cysts: Natural Relief & Treatment

Boils and cysts are usually a sub-cutaneous bacterial infection that results in a puss pocket under the skin. Wheatgrass can reduce inflammation and can prevent the reformation of the puss. Through this mechanism, wheatgrass can help treat boils and cysts. Although there are a number of pre-made poultices and creams, making your own wheatgrass poultice is quick and easy and ensures that the wheatgrass treatment uses only very fresh grass.

Things You'll Need

• Sink
• Natural soap
• Clean water
• Towel
• Wheatgrass poultice

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Instructions

• 1

  Wash the effected area with soap.

• 2

  Thoroughly rinse the effected area.

• 3

  Dry the effected area thoroughly, but complete the following steps quickly while the skin is still softened by the soap and water.

• 4

  Apply wheatgrass poultice or cream to the area. If poultice is not readily available near you, crushing wheatgrass in a mortar and pestle and applying the paste is a good alternative.

• 5

  Allow the poultice to dry on your skin.

• 6

  Rinse the poultice off and rewash the effected area.

• 7

  Carefully rinse the effected area.

• 8

  Dry the effected area carefully.

• 9

  Repeat the above steps until the boils or cysts are gone.