Herbs For Mastitis

A mastitis infection is caused by bacteria which enter the breast through small wounds in the nipples which causes inflammation, heat, swelling, redness and great tenderness of the affected breast. It can be quite painful.

Sometimes flu like symptoms will also develop.

The lymph glands in the underarm area may swell. The breast often becomes hard and lumpy as well. Abscesses will form if the infection does not heal within a few days.

Herbal Remedies For Mastitis

ALOE GEL Is used to relieve pain, antibacterial.

CALENDULA Cream relieves pain & inflammation.

ECHINACEA Stimulates immune system.

FENUGREEK Tea increases breast milk.

MARSHMALLOW ROOT Tincture is used in bath to relieve pain and reduce excess milk accumulation.

NETTLE Helps regulate milk production.

Note from editor: I have had great success clearing this painful condition by taking 2 dropperfuls of echinacea tincture every 2 hours until relief is felt and then every 4 hours for another 24 hours. Frequent nursing helps also.

Useful Herbs for Women

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