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Frankincense Oil
Posted by Alex (Thessaloniki) on 01/25/2018
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I used frankincense essential oil for months after having removed with a needle the transparent fluid. I thought it had success but it came back. I started again using frankincense essential oil and covering it with a wrist bandaid at night in order not to evaporate. No result at all even after many months and even though I massaged the area a lot.
Has anyone who stopped using a computer mouse with that hand any success by doing that? For example not growing the cyst back after sucking the fluid.
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Posted by Anne (CA - California) on 09/03/2022
If you aspirate them they can come right back. This article says after 2 weeks if frankincense does not work try another remedy. Try aspercreme or surgery to remove it. Or aspirate it again, the chance of permanent removal rises after 3 times.
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Posted by T (Nv) on 07/16/2016
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I have a ganglion cyst on my index finger joint. I have applied frankincense oil on the cyst for 7 days, 3 times a day. The cyst HAS NOT gone away nor has it even reduced in size. I am disappointed considering all the great reviews listed below. I will continue this treatment and report back if I see any positive results. At this point in time I do not recommend using this product for your ganglion cyst.
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Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 07/17/2016
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T, I have one on the wrist and Frankincense oil did nothing for it either. Am now experimenting with Nigella Sativa oil. Anyone else know a topical treatment that works?
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Posted by T (Nv) on 07/18/2016
The only reason I gave two stars is because of the scent. Frankincense has a pleasant aroma, but again, has done nothing to cure my cyst.
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Posted by Paul (Newark, Nj) on 12/07/2017
Have you found any cure for cyst on wrist?
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Posted by Rosanna (Edmonton, Canada ) on 07/06/2017
Hey! I have a small ganglion cyst on the top of my foot too! Is it necessary to dilute the frankincense oil before use? If so, how much? Thanks!
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Posted by Bleu (Ca) on 01/08/2018
What variety/type of frankincense oil did you use? There are 3-4 different kinds out there. Thanks!
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Posted by Rosie (Hampshire, England) on 06/11/2015
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I have been using the Frankincense 3 times a day for 7 days so far on my ganglion cyst on my knuckle and nothing has happened. I will keep it up until it has gone but I am very disappointed. I am using it directly and there is no problem with doing this, just nothing happening and it is a good make of essential oil.
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Posted by Trish (Philadelphia, PA) on 09/21/2014
You had to apply it 6 weeks straight for the ganglion to disappear completely? I've been applying frankincense oil for 9 days and its still there.
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Posted by Amanda (England) on 05/12/2016
Yes, it took 6 weeks to go completely, and it has not come back since then.
