Bloodroot Remedy for Cysts: Natural Healing and Benefits

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Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is a perennial flowering plant native to North America, known for its potent medicinal properties. Traditionally used by Native Americans for a variety of ailments, bloodroot has gained attention for its potential to treat skin conditions, including cysts. This article explores how bloodroot can be used as a natural remedy for cysts, promoting healing and reducing their size.

Benefits of Bloodroot for Cysts

Bloodroot contains active compounds, including sanguinarine, that have powerful antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties. These qualities make bloodroot an effective natural remedy for managing cysts:

Reduces Cyst Size: Bloodroot is believed to help shrink cysts by promoting the breakdown of abnormal tissue while encouraging the growth of healthy skin.

Promotes Healing: The anti-inflammatory and astringent properties of bloodroot can help reduce inflammation and support the healing process of cysts.

Prevents Infection: Bloodroot’s antimicrobial effects help prevent bacterial infections, which can be a concern with cysts, especially if they are open or irritated.

How to Use Bloodroot for Cysts

There are different ways to use bloodroot for treating cysts, but caution is essential due to its potent nature:

  • Topical Application: Bloodroot can be applied topically in the form of a salve or paste. To make a bloodroot paste, mix powdered bloodroot with water or a carrier oil, such as coconut oil, until it forms a thick paste. Apply the paste directly to the cyst and cover with a bandage. Leave it on for several hours or overnight, then rinse off. Repeat daily until the cyst reduces in size.
  • Bloodroot Salve: Commercial bloodroot salves are available and may be used according to the manufacturer's instructions. These salves are often combined with other healing herbs to enhance their effects.

Precautions and Considerations

Bloodroot is a powerful herb and should be used with care. Here are some important precautions to consider:

  • Skin Sensitivity: Bloodroot can cause skin irritation or even chemical burns if used improperly. Always perform a patch test before applying it to a larger area and dilute the paste if necessary.
  • Consult a Healthcare Provider: Due to its potency, bloodroot should be used under the guidance of a healthcare provider, especially if you are treating a large or painful cyst.
  • Internal Use Not Recommended: Bloodroot should not be taken internally unless directed by a healthcare provider, as it can be toxic when ingested in large amounts.

Conclusion

Bloodroot offers a natural and powerful remedy for treating cysts, with its ability to reduce cyst size, promote healing, and prevent infection. However, due to its potency, it is important to use bloodroot carefully and consult with a healthcare provider before beginning treatment.

Have you tried bloodroot for cysts? Share your experiences and read feedback from others who have used this natural remedy!


1 User Review


Posted by Lynn (Canada) on 02/17/2014
★★★★★

I applied bloodroot paste to my cysts and it slowly works to create an eschar around the entire cyst, including the sac and then it falls off. I apply it directly to the cyst and put a bandage over it. I leave it on for a day and check on it, then reapply and bandage again. I keep reapplying for at least 4 days or so, or until I feel a lot of swelling. At that point there may be a bit of oozing from the cyst liquifying and pushing its way out from all the pressure of the swelling. It's optional to continue applying the salve depending on your comfort level and whether it stings too much. Eventually by about day 6 or 7 the cyst will fall out on its own, or with a little pulling with sterilized tweezers. It leaves a large crater at the site, but eventually this fills in completely and with almost no scarring. I am finding discolouration from the site, like any other scar, but the area is now flat and there is no indication of any part of the cyst left.

I did find one cyst on my neck wasn't completely removed, so I did a second treatment with the bloodroot salve after it healed completely. Sure enough, it found the area with any cyst material and surrounded it. That too fell out and I'm hoping I got all of it this time around.

Not only does this work great for deeply embedded cysts, my sister found it worked great for removing a mole on her arm. The exact same application was followed, although she may have had to leave it on a bit longer than I did for my cysts. By about a week and a half the mole just came off on its own with a little help with tweezers.

During the healing process I felt what was probably scar tissue, so I did try reapplying on my elbow but found no reaction. It left a bit of a chemical burn, but nothing major, just uncomfortable itching. I've also tried on other miscellaneous scar tissue/bumps and it didn't do anything but leave a slight stinging sensation and discolouration (that eventually disappeared.)

Replied by Robin
(California)
11/03/2023

Hi Lynn,

Where do you get the bloodroot paste? I'm dealing with a cyst on my neck that I believe is caused by some kind of parasites. Anyway, would appreciate the info. I'm in the US by the way and wonder where to buy this product. Do you think it would be safe to use on the front of the neck just under my left jawline where the parotid gland sits? Sounds like it has a weird process for working out what's in the cyst and dissolving it, but I'm willing to try.

Thank you, Robin

Katherine
(California)
11/06/2023

Robin.…I have had several cysts and removed all of them with topical iodine. Just yesterday, I wasn't having any movement with the iodine (2x a day) on a cyst near my chin, so I put a drop of DMSO and a drop of 5% Lugol's Iodine every time I thought about it…maybe 5 x. Today it is scabbed over and much smaller. I will continue doing the iodine and DMSO a couple more days and it should be gone. Dr David Brownstein said that ALL CYSTS are caused by low iodine.

Sherri
(Seattle)
11/16/2023

Hello Robin,

There are several websites that sell this salve: Etsy, Zenith Herbal.com, Herbs From The Labyrinth.com, Amazon.com, bloodroot salves.com, wiseways.com, bestonearthproducts.com, cancer salves.com and others.

If it were me, I would find a holistic practitioner with experience using bloodroot salve because some of these mixtures really may not be a safe option due to the location on the upper neck. Often, the affected area is much deeper and extensive than it appears and, extreme pain, a large crater and severe scarring can result, which eventually fills in.

The book "Cancer Salves: A Botanical Approach to Treatment", by Ingrid Naiman, is an excellent reference when choosing which type of salve to use since there are so many that work well. You could consult with her. Most anti-cancer salves are also anti parasitic.

Based on the limited description and assuming it is a type of parasite, many have had success trying one of the following ideas listed below which generally have broad spectrum anti parasitic and antimicrobial effects. However, when you mention "cyst", is this fluid filled, discolored, or deep? How long has it been there? Has a doctor diagnosed it? A more complete description and history and possible ID (Ectoparasite? Helminth? Other?) would be helpful to determine the best approach. If this is not parasitic or if you have doubts, try the more gentle approaches first (e.g., clays, oils) to tease out a possible ID &/or infection dimensions.

1. Salt Packs (Salt & Turpentine Pack or Stupe, Simple Saline Pack)

A. Heat salt in a pan, pile it in a multi-layered cheesecloth and secure end. Apply 10 drops or more of 100% gum turpentine essential oil to the hot cloth and/or to the skin. Apply hot pack to skin 30 - 60 minutes daily. Can do two 30 minute sessions. Debris is often drawn out, remove this. To minimize pain, one can first apply diatomaceous earth and/or Ivermectin cream 3% to the area, wait a while, then remove. Repeat the entire process until nothing else is drawn out. Some repeat this process daily, every other day, 2-3 times a week, as needed depending on the results. Persistence works. One can add other essential oils such as Frankincense (to minimize inflammation and kill parasites), clove (to minimize pain and kill eggs) and others. Most often, dark debris or a scab(s) emerges and this must be removed at some point so that the remaining underlying infection is drawn out.

Most of the time, these infections are quite deep and take time, you slowly remove them layer by layer to minimize trauma to the site.

B. An alternative is a Salt Turpentine Stupe: soak a washcloth or hand towel in very hot, highly concentrated, salt water. Add turpentine to the affected skin and/or to the cloth and apply to affected area until cooled, repeat 2-3 times until a full 30 minutes is achieved. Do this process twice daily, every other day or as needed. Cover stupe with plastic & towels to maintain the heat longer.

C. Or, simply use a washcloth or hand towel dipped in hot concentrated saline solution and apply a full 30 minutes, twice daily, retaining the heat by covering the towel with plastic and towels.

2. Earthclinic's BCC Baking Soda Remedy

Mix baking soda, apple cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar, and coconut oil into a paste. Or, simply mix baking soda & coconut oil. Optional: can add essential oils to this. Apply a generous amount and cover for hours to days, or as needed. Remove debris. Repeat until nothing emerges. Some have used various borax mixtures with good results. It appears these pastes work due to osmosis, suffocation, and various antimicrobial effects (anti fungal, antibacterial, antiviral).

3. Essential Oils

There are many that work well, a few are described below. Before using, first dilute the essential oils by adding 75-90% carrier oil to test your skin's reaction. Make sure to rub the oils onto clean/dry skin and rub it in very well extending beyond the affected area by 1-2 inches. Optional: can cover area with non-stick bandage or plastic. Depending on the response, you can repeat the applications once or twice daily every day, every other day, or as needed.

Note: if incorporating Peppermint, always add this oil last to any mixture or if layering. Peppermint “drives” the other oils deeper into the tissues.

* Oregano oil followed by the carrier organic olive oil. Apply 1-2x/day. Or, dilute oregano oil with olive oil, 1:1 or as needed. Can add more olive oil to the skin if it burns too much. For some conditions, having the oils as concentrated as you can tolerate is important. This oil is not for the “faint of heart” since it is burning and is generally used for more difficult or resistant issues. For example, areas in Brazil use it for cutaneous leishmaniasis and apply the oil neat 4 or more times daily until completely resolved.

I used this simple approach on an area on my forearm and was quite amazed at what emerged. I applied the oils 1-2x/day or at bedtime, every day. And, I used two species of oregano - O. vulgare and mediterranean oregano oil (optional). I applied the oils neat then rubbed in organic olive oil on top. As needed, I skipped a day or two or I covered the area with a non-stick pad. Sometimes, I would layer peppermint or frankincense oil on top for pain relief. A friend used this approach & cleared a spot on her lower back after 2+ months of consistent daily use - all sorts of “debris” emerged.

* Purification Blend (citronella java, lavandin, lemongrass citratus, myrtle, rosemary, tea tree) followed by Frankincense oil followed by oregano oil. Use a carrier oil to dilute as needed. Apply twice daily. A family member had success with this mixture on a hand-sized lump on the upper back/lower neck base areas. Pimple-like bumps emerged and dried up. Eventually, the lump & bumps disappeared after daily applications for 2+ months.

* Mix of Four: frankincense carterii, myrrh molmol, lemongrass citratus, yang ylang and carrier oil (olive oil, raw shea butter, black cumin seed, neem oil, and/or emu oil). Apply twice daily or more often. Clears MANY difficult skin issues including parasitic.

* CA Roller: fill roller bottle 2/3 full with Frankincense carterii essential oil and the remainder with 99% DMSO and black cumin seed oil. Apply twice daily. Many add Myrrh molmol. Can add other anti-cancer or anti-parasitic oils (clove, lemongrass, etc...).

Or, use (2 parts) Aloe Vera + (6 parts) Frankincense essential oil + (4 parts orange oil) + (2 parts) Black Cumin Seed oil or Emu Oil.

* Earthclinic remedy for a skin lump - castor oil + oregano oil + 99% DMSO (which is similar to turpentine) + clove oil. Every ingredient is anti parasitic in some way. Be certain to use high quality castor oil.

Other essential oils: eucalyptus (kills various parasites & ectoparasites), peppermint (kills larvae and mites, anti inflammatory), orange (anti-cancer, insecticidal, anti biofilm), copaiba (anti parasitic, anti inflammatory), lavender, german chamomile (anti parasitic), tagetes (anti larval), davana (anti parasitic), vetiver, garlic (antiparastiic & ectoparasitic), etc ....

4. Sulfur Pine Salve (SPS) or Pine Resin/Tar Salves

SPS typically consist of 75% sulfur, pine oil (turpentine or other pine oil) and vaseline (or raw shea butter, coconut oil, etc...). Apply liberally, cover area 3 days making sure it does not dry out. Rinse off and remove any debris. Repeat the process until no more infection is drawn out. An old traditional commercial brand called NuStock has been used for a long time, there are other brands.

An alternative to the sulfur/pine salve is Pine Tar and/or Pine Resin salves applied in the same manner. Often, anti parasitic essential oils or extracts are added to these resinous salves.

5. Cashew Oil or salves (anti parasitic & ectoparasitic) - research oil as to how to best use.

6. Andiroba Oil (anti parasitic & ectoparasitic) - research oil as how to best use.

7. Dragon's Blood Resin (salve or tincture)

8. EmuaidMax - very effective for many skin conditions - must rub in VERY well several times daily or more depending on the issue. Great for ectoparasitic infections (e.g., mites), fungal/yeast infections, bacterial infections, viral infections, scabies, burns, wounds, viral infections, ect...

9. Drawing clays (e.g., bentonite, French green clay, etc..) mix with distilled water and add frankincense &/or rose essential oil. Keep moist/warm with plastic and additional towels for as long as possible (e.g., 1 hour) then allow it to dry and rinse. Apply 1-2X/day or overnight. Can also use Diatomaceous Earth in this manner, it is a drawing and desiccant agent. You can leave the DE on the skin 24/7 so it continues to work.

NOTE: most of these remedies work well when quality product is used. For example, there are many adulterated or synthetic essential oils on the market so do your research.

NOTE: if secondary infections or severe inflammation develops (fungal, bacterial, viral, ….) you can spray HOCL (hypochlorous acid) on the area. It is a potent antimicrobial, looks and feels like water, completely non-toxic, and is a potent analgesic and anti inflammatory. It also accelerates healing, stops bleeding and is therapeutic in itself. Many hospitals and clinics are now using this in too many ways to list. I use BrioTech.com.

Wishing you speedy success in finding a solution! Sherri

Robin
(California)
03/09/2024

Hello Sherri,

I didn't see your detailed reply until now as I got no notification via email. Something told me to check this page and was amazed at your incredibly helpful response. Thank you kindly. I'm so grateful and I hope you're doing well lately.

This has been the toughest last 3 years of my life dealing with these skin parasites (mites) which were from rats in a former building that got the cats infested and then me unfortunately. A terrible thing that has upset my life and daily living, sleeping eating, existing, enjoying anything, all. And, these things bite and multiply if not dealt with. I have had to spend my savings on alternative treatments, essential oils, and natural anti parasitic medicines, regular salt baths and infrared saunas.

The cyst has been there for a handful of years now since the infestation and is firm in nature and under my parotid gland. I had it tested with a needle aspiration in the hospital and it is benign. It was a painful way to find out that it's not cancerous. Now that I've changed my diet to clear these things out, went to a holistic doctor, naturopath, and have taken everything from ivermectin, nitenpyram to lufenoron, fenbendazole and now chitosanase which is slowly killing them off from the inside, I am doing great and almost clear of these things. The mites hide in secretions, glands (like hair roots), and any place that is dark and moist and the most uncomfortable areas like the rectum, private parts, nostrils, eyes, all! Awful. And, they go to weak areas. I had adrenal burnout just before this horrible parasite stuff, so they went to these glandular areas to live. I can feel the sensation at night when I go to sleep and where these things migrate to and the parotid gland is one of them. Surgery of the cyst in a hospital setting could easily result in nerve or vocal damage and I'm a singer. Yes, that complicates things, plus these cysts can return if not removed entirely.

So, I have dmso and have been just using it neat directly on the cyst as of recently. I feel a sensation as if it's starting to move things out of the cyst. And, my saliva is back to normal again where I don't feel thirsty all of the time! This is a miracle. These mite parasites consume the secretions in the human body which is a horrible thought. I think I will combine the black cumin seed oil which I know is anti parasitic with the dsmo. I'll have to look for it locally or order it online. Otherwise, I may consider iodine. Which kind of iodine have you heard that works for cysts by the way? There are different types...

I feel less alone having been able to correspond with you Sherri. It has been a lonely shameful time not being to tell most of the people in my life outside of my husband and a few close friends. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.

Robin

Robin
(California)
03/09/2024

Thank you Katherine for the helpful ideas. I will also try Lugols Iodine and dmso.

I appreciate this info more than you can even begin to imagine.

Gary
(Kitchener On)
03/09/2024

Hi Robin

I had scabies and got rid of them with Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth. It will kill all parasites, mites, ants, bed bugs, fleas, and more. Take 1/4-1/2 plastic spoon only in a coffee cup of water daily. Sprinkle on the area daily/, do this for 90 days. This will kill the ones that hatch. Remember it has to say Food-grade diatomaceous Earth. You can sprinkle it on pets as well.

Hope this helps

Gary

Robin
(California)
03/11/2024

Thanks Gary. I have only used diatomaceous earth externally on the bedsheets when the nightmare of a problem emerged in 2021. Are scabies the same as mites? I'll have to locate the food grade type somewhere as the one I used before was from a hardware store or the like. Do you know of an online source or recommend a brand?