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Posted by T (Memphis, TN) on 10/03/2006
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I had a viciously bad cyst that I was afraid may have become very severe, it had wrapped under the skin on my lower back and came to a head at the base of my spine. I was terrified i was going to have to go to a doctor for antibiotics or surgery. That's when I came upon this cure. its been only one week and all of the swelling has already gone i'm just healing the sore now. Thank you for posting the turmeric cure.
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Posted by Sue (New Zealand) on 09/25/2006
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Hi. My husband has had recurrent boils. During the first outbreak he was treated with antibiotics. It took over a week for the boils to drain and go. The next one I treated with a turmeric & ginger paste applied with a little heat & changed every half hour until the boil burst. This time I found this site and gave him turmeric in water. The pain was relieved immediately. The boil was in his ear. It burst this morning with very little pain compared to the last several. I used an ear candle to extract the contents from in his ear canal. He also used
oil pulling last night and this morning and a large amount of nasal mucus was removed. He will continue with the turmeric in water 3 x daily and the oil pulling 2 x daily to remove the toxins that are causing the boils. He has had sore ears for many years ever since he was a child. He had used a steroid cream to stop the itching and cracking. Maybe a build up of this is now causing these boils?
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Posted by Denise (Dallas) on 09/05/2006
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I had several small boils over the summer due, I believe, to the heat and sweating. I ended up on antibiotics for one that was quite bad. Just as that one cleared up, another started. I did not want to go on antibiotics again, so I decided to look for something natural and came across your site. I figured since it had just started, I could give it a try for a few days, and if it didn't clear up, then go to the doctor. Before I managed to stop and get the turmeric, another two more cropped up. Now there were three to deal with. I used 1tsp of turmeric in hot water, allowed to steep for five mins, then strained and drank as "tea." Overnight I noticed that the boil seemed to have stop getting any larger, and the pain wasn't as bad. None of the three ever broke the skin, they did form the fibrous knots (as most boils do), but those are now starting to dissolve away. I have been drinking the turmeric tea for two weeks, three times per day. A few small boils also cropped up under my arms (where the first one was) only to be gone within a day or so. I believe the turmeric fought them away as they cropped up. None ever became inflamed or broke the skin. I did take acidophilus tablets three times a day also, as there were comments about the turmeric possibly causing yeast infections (which is what the antibiotic did when I had to take that... one reason I didn't want to go back on it.) The turmeric was great, and I am going looking for it in pill form to continue this supplement. thanks!
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Posted by Renita (Lafayette, LA) on 08/24/2006
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i noticed i had yet another boil developing on my bottom and yesterday i took three servings of acidophilus (morning, noon, night) and last night drank 1 tsp of turmeric mixed with warm water. I also took a bath in which i added salt and tea tree and lavender oil. This morning I found that the boil had lessened in size and was less painful. I am continuing today with the same program. I am very excited with the results. this remedy keeps a boil from breaking the skin. I am forever grateful to those who supplied this info.
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Posted by Kevin (Houston, TX) on 07/10/2006
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The turmeric was amazing. I took just 1/8 tsp in water last night ... This morning the dime-sized boil (which hadn't broken the skin yet) had disappeared. This remedy works!
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Posted by Eli (Bklyn) on 09/25/2014
Did you apply it topically or put a tablespoon in hot water and drink it like tea? And how long before your saddle sores healed?
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Posted by S (Los Angeles) on 05/25/2006
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The turmeric in water 3x a day worked great on my boyfriend, who was experiencing his 2nd large boil on the face. The boil started to go away after the first day (he did make it burst with iodine though). I made him stop taking the turmeric after 4 days because I started to experience a terrible burning after sex! It went away after I washed carefully. I doubt people will connect the dots and see turmeric's "side-effect", so I thought I'd mention it. But it is a fantastic cure for boils.
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Posted by Roxanne (Winnipeg, Canada)
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Thursday, October 05, 2006, I developed a bump on the apple of my right cheek. It was itchy, tender, and it had a pinching aching feeling. As it quickly got bigger, I assumed it was either a cyst or a boil. By Saturday, it had become so big I got worried so I checked out the advice from the book, "Doctor's Book of Home Remedies." It suggested putting a warm/hot compress on it. I did this but it did not help. It turned the skin where the boil is (assuming it is a boil) very red. I think it may have even made it bigger. Anyway, it was not improving. In fact, the itching and pinching feeling intensified. I couldn't even lay on that side of my face to sleep and I had to be very gentle washing that part of my face. On Monday, I looked up some research on the Internet and came across this Website. I read about the "Turmeric remedy" and immediately started the procedure especially since the boil had not even come close to coming to a head. Since Monday night I have been taking a teaspoon of turmeric in warm water 3x a day. When I first started this remedy it totally relieved all the uncomfortable symptoms. The itchy, pinching, aching, soreness, and even the little bit of burning sensation was gone. It also reduced a little bit in size. It has now been a little more than 3 days that I've been following this remedy (have drank a total of 10 glasses of the remedy so far) but nothing more is happening. Yes, all the discomforts/tenderness are gone, but the boil is still here. No, it's not getting bigger, but it's not getting smaller either...it's not going away, it hasn't disappeared at all. As a matter a fact it is just staying exactly the same for almost 4 days. Is this normal or am I just being impatient. By the way, I have not become constipated at all from the turmeric and I am also doing the
oil pulling procedure. I would appreciate any feedback at all. Thanks.
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Posted by Tish (Florida) on 06/25/2021
I would have him checked for high blood sugar also. It can cause boils.
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Posted by Sophia Magnus (Norway) on 04/16/2015
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A question about turmeric. With hundreds of positive reviews, I tried turmeric both orally and topically to treat a very painful bump/boil. The next day the boil opened and lots of pus and blood came out. This originated expansion, and I got two other boils side by side overnight. So painful! My question is, why for some was there a cure in a day or three, and I got an infection which worsened? My experience shows a plus side and a negative one. The plus side is that indeed, turmeric works very fast to make boils open. It increases body heat and ability to expel toxins. The other thing is, when this happens, what can we do to stop the pus/bacteria that comes from spreading? I cleaned and drained as well as I could but it did not stop this.
Now I am better. A doctor had to open the three boils and clean the area. And I made dietary changes (no sugar or fast carbs plus I take some vitamins) Any comments or answers to my doubts are very appreciated!
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Posted by Perry (Chicago, Il) on 07/05/2013
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Spent hundreds of dollars, every kind of boil meds on the market. Turmeric is amazing. I took 1500 ml a day for one week boils are gone! Turmeric is the best way to get rid of boils.
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Posted by Carriec3 (Louisville, Ky) on 11/09/2011
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This site and all the information saved my face and mental health. For the first time in my life, I got a boil. It was on my face! I woke up a week ago Saturday with what I thought was the start of a pimple on the left side of my chin. By Mon morning it had grown to a huge swollen lump. I went to work and called the doc. I got in that afternoon. She said I had an abscess and gave me scripts for a pain killer and antibiotic. Told me don't touch it and use warm compresses. The pain killers helped but the boil kept growing.
Luckily, I work for the State from my home so I could rearrange my schedule and hide in the house! By Wed, it was almost like a ping pong ball. I found this site and had my husband pick up Turmeric and tea tree oil. I started using it late Wed night. 3 teaspoons a day and dabbing the tt oil on 3x a day. It was less red by Thursday morning and started shrinking quickly. By Saturday morning it was gone! I could not believe it. Amazing.
I continue to take the antibiotics because you need to finish them but I contribute the rapid healing to the Turmeric and tea tree oil. I have a small dry patch of skin where the boil was. No scar since it never burst. I am using vitamin e oil daily on the dry skin as well as taking capsules now. Amazing!! Thank you all for sharing your experiences and helping others!
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Posted by Jennifer (Florida, FL) on 03/05/2015
"I continue to take the antibiotics because you need to finish them" Ummm....that's incorrect.
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Posted by Randy (Jersey City, Nj, Usa) on 06/27/2011
hi everyone.... I started taking turmeric 2x a day, about 1 tsp, for a boil. I've read up a bit on it, and it seems to have a lot of benefits. Can I take it everyday, for an extended time?
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Posted by Grasshopper (Philadelphia, Pa, Usa) on 07/14/2011
Hi everyone,
I hope someone will be able to respond to this question. I was bitten by something about a week ago --- not sure what, I thought it was a mosquito bite. Anyway, the bump was reddish (like normal for a mosquito bite) but didn't subside much following almost a week. It was itchy, I scratched too much probably, and didn't use any anti-itch stuff or anything (stupid). Anyway, now the bump itself is down, but a larger area surrounding it (this is on the back of my ankle) seems to be infected! I have been applying benedryl ointment, and neosporin. It seemed to help a little bit, but the infection is brewing I believe. Will the turmeric help with this situation? Please, I hope someone will respond. Thanks!
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Posted by Gavin (Manganui, Northland, New Zealand) on 07/15/2011
Sounds more like a spider bite.. Cider vinegar should clear it up.
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Posted by Dalwhinniegirl (Manchester, Nh) on 09/07/2011
Hey this sounds like it could also be a tick bite. You may want to get that checked a large circle can mean Lyme's Disease
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Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 05/11/2011
Come on, I add Turmeric to a lot of dishes and never noticed a difference other that my sauces, rice or soups become nice and yellow, no taste at all! No need to buy any capsules.....
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Posted by Brooke (Sacramento, Ca) on 05/12/2011
"Come on" yourself. ;-) I'm not the original poster but I agree with them. The taste of Turmeric is nasty when taken straight-up and/or mixed with a liquid. Yuck!
If you're using it in recipes, I'm guessing it's a very small amount since you said it doesn't change the flavor at all. Believe me, if you put a half tsp. Of Turmeric in your recipe, it *will* change the flavor. And putting a sprinkle or two of Turmeric in a recipe won't yield the type results many of us are looking for, so the capsules make more sense. You get a good-sized dose without the gnarly taste.
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Posted by Lily (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) on 05/12/2011
I have to say that the only taste I have ever noticed with turmeric is a powdery maybe cardboard like taste. You could mix it with anything and it would taste like the other product. Lily.
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Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 05/14/2011
I often use 1 tspoon in a quantity of rice for two people and to be honest, other than the yellow color the rice taste exactly the same. Maybe our turmeric is different from yours? I add it to my molasses drink as well, no problem and often to all kinds of stews and curries. The only thing I notice is that it absorbs quite a bit of water so I need to add more water to the rice or else it will be too dry as I let it cook till it is dry.
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Posted by Carly (Seattle, Wa) on 05/16/2011
I stir 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric and grind in about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of organic black pepper to my large glass of V-8 or tomato juice every day.
You have to stir it a LOT, and I use a straw to drink it (as I know turmeric will stain anything, and don't want it sitting on my teeth).
I do this following, or with some food that has fat in it - as fat carries the turmeric into the system, and makes it more bio available.
My point here was that it was for SURE an aquired taste! It wasn't bad at first, just not "Oh YUM"! Lol. BUT - Now, if I have a V-8 or tomato juice without it.... It just tastes wrong. I really, really love it now!
If you don't like the taste of turmeric, maybe you just need to find the right food or drink to disguise it in... maybe starting out with tiny amounts, and building it up as you adjust or aquire a taste for it.
It also tastes good in egg or potato salad, with pickles. Makes the eggs really YELLOW and pretty. lol.
Turmeric is amazing and SO worthwhile to take. Read about it on the web, and you will see. :-) Best!
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Posted by Christine (Orange, Ca/usa) on 11/21/2011
I am 26 years old and had my first MRSA boil over a year ago and since I have had at least 5 others. All of them are on my nose or chin and it's made my life miserable. I never go out to socialize with people anymore if I can't hide the redness of swelling. I find myself hoping that the next one I get won't be on my face but without fail they all are =(. I now have dry skin and dents in my face where the boils used to be (I don't know what to do aout this yet- Bio-Oil does not work for me). I went to the Dr. and received antibiotics for staph but that has not stopped the boils from coming.
I just bought organic turmeric today and garlic tablets. I broke open the capsules to make a paste on my nose and mixed 4 of the other capsules with water. I've been pouring over everyone's turmeric success stories here so I'm praying this actually works!!!
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Posted by Tumericfan (Anaheim, California) on 01/27/2011
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I can't believe how well tumeric works! I had an extremely painful boil near my bikini line and I've been trying everything to relieve the pain. I searched the internet for home remedies and came across this page, skeptical I bought some tumeric from a local Asian Grocery store and started to drink a tablespoon's worth 2 to 3 times a day with a glass of water. Two days later the boil drained and started to heal! Usually, I just clean it and put neosporin and it takes 10 days or more for any positive results. I wish I new about the benefits of tumeric sooner!
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Posted by Rendrag (London, Uk) on 01/24/2011
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For about 4 years I suffered from Recurring Boils/pimples on my bottom and upper thighs. Although not painful except to touch they were unsightly. Many visits Doctors included anti-biotics and a special bath additive, none ever worked. One day a Doctor told me it was an Inflammation Response and gave me an anti-inflammatory. This worked, but after I finished the course they came back again.
Not wanting to use these drugs all the time I found earthclinic and tried Turmeric Capsules. It's been almost 2 years now and they haven't ever returned. I use Turmeric every day, not only for the boils but also for the other Benefits (anti-cancer and heart desease Properties). Fantastic!!
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Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 01/25/2011
And why not just include Turmeric in your diet.... You can add it to a lot of dishes without hardly noticing it is there except for a bit of yellow color. And I suppose it is less expensive bought as powder than in pills.
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Posted by Donna (Drexel Hill, Pa) on 01/25/2011
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I make a wonderful tea with turmeric. I use one teaspoon turmeric, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon raw honey and a little half and half. I pour hot water over it and stir for a delicious, healthy tea each day. Really yummy and good for you too!
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Posted by Carly (Seattle, Wa - USA) on 01/26/2011
Hi Donna! I read somewhere that tumeric is absorbed better when taken with a fat, so I will add my daily tablespoon (or two!) of organic VCO (virgin coconut oil) to your recipe. Sounds great, I will try it, Thanks!
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Posted by Maskeen (Dubai, Uae) on 02/03/2011
Turmeric is better absorbed taken with a small amount of finely ground black pepper.
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Posted by Kimmi (Wichita, Ks) on 08/31/2011 12 posts
1 package chicken flavoured ramen noodles
1/2 tsp. (to 1 tsp, depending on your preference) turmeric
black pepper
garlic powder
pinch cayenne
virgin cco, 1/2 to 1 T.
add as much liquid as you want, but you need SOME liquid in this.
mix all into ramen noodles. It is sooo very good!! :)
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Posted by Renee (Chico, Ca) on 08/14/2010
I am 45 yr old female who has had recurrent staph infections... Boils for about 7 yrs now. It started after surgery to strip a large varicose vein in my leg. I have been breaking out a couple times a year since but this year there has been a large amount of stress in my life due to my mother recently being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer among other things. This year I have had 5 boils one after the other all on my face. All of them went away with traditional western medicine treatment.. Then I got an extra large boil on my cheek very close to my upper lip it got about as big as a large grape and made my lip and cheek swell up pretty bad. It looked like someone punched me in the mouth. I work with the public and around food so I missed a few days of work. I was feeling pretty bad head achy and tired plus my whole face hurt.
A friend of mine recommended this site and I read many testimonials about turmeric. I decided I didn't have anything to lose so before I went to bed I mixed turmeric with antibiotic ointment and put it over the boil and put bandages on it before I went to sleep. I woke up in the middle of the night because my face felt tingly. I got up changed the bandages and was shocked to see a big mess of pus and gross smelling green and yellow stuff on the bandage. I repeated this process several times over the next 2 days on on the 4th day there is only a small area of soreness and a scab over the hole that previously had the pus in it. No more swelling. I couldn't be happier. It felt like a miracle. I love your site and will continue to refer to it for any other ailments that pop up in my family. Thank You Thank You Thank You
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Posted by Mellycat (Dallas, Tx, Usa) on 08/06/2010
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I can hardly believe the difference I feel from now and just 20 minutes ago. But let me back up. I woke up Tuesday morning with a small lump on my labia. I knew instantly it was a boil. I've gotten them before. Usually pretty small, but always unsightly and annoying. At the time, the boil was about the size of a small pea and not visible yet, but I could feel it below the skin. As the day progressed, so did the size of the boil and my labia began to swell around it. "NOT NOW!!! " I thought--I'm going on a romantic rendezvous next week and this is the LAST thing I want or need to dampen my experience. Usually, in the past, the boils I've had have lasted a couple days before I've (I know, I know, this is bad) popped them. But I could tell this boil was... Different. It was still not really visible and was growing larger and larger. By the end of the day Tuesday, it was quite uncomfortable and underwear and pants were chafing on it, so I knew I had to do something about it. I did a little online "research" and found some information that actually RECOMMENDED using a needle to pop it after it came to a head. So I went out, bought a heating pad and a hot water bottle and used those methods to eventually (after 2 days) bring it to a head, sterilized a needle and popped it. While I drained a relatively good amount of liquid out of it, it remained hard, large and inflamed around the area. I needed relief from the pain, and I knew there was more fluid inside, but didn't want to squeeze it out for fear of pushing the infectious liquid inside my body. I eventually came across this website and spent a good 2 hours reading all I could about turmeric and other natural methods of treating boils, before I said, "that's that, I'm gonna go for it! "
I had a bottle of (god knows how old) turmeric in the spice pantry and made a glass of 1 tsp turmeric and warm water, drank the whole thing--it honestly wasn't THAT bad... Probably because I knew it meant the possibility of relief. And while I did feel some minor relief from the pain, I knew the turmeric was ancient and I really needed some "fresh" turmeric if I wanted real results. So, I decided to head to Whole Foods and pick some up. When I got home, I mixed about a teaspoon worth in with a cup of yoghurt and ate all of it--couldn't taste the turmeric at all, really. I felt a little more pain relief. Then I made a paste of sweet almond oil, turmeric and 3 drops of tea tree oil and applied it to the boil and the surrounding area and covered it with gauze and taped it in place. Within, I kid you not, 10 minutes, the swelling and hardness had gone down from about the size of a walnut to maybe a dime. I was in shock. I am still in shock. This is amazing. 10 minutes. 10 minutes!!!! I am going to continue to take care of the area and take turmeric while it heals and afterward. Hopefully I'll be able to go on my trip next week, we'll see... But either way, I'm happy to have found a natural, easy method to ease the pain and aggravation of boils. Thanks, everyone, for pouring your hearts out and sharing your experiences!
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Posted by Burny (Anon) on 07/19/2010
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Nodulaire/Cystic/Boils: For me Turmeric is doing nothing, nothing at all. I"v been using it for nearly a year now without seeing any improvment. I'm now starting with Apple Cider Vinager as I read a lot of good things about this. . Wish me luck!
