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10 Home Remedies for Boils

Turmeric Powder

Turmeric powder contains many anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. These components can be effective in healing a boil and speeding up this process. Also, turmeric may work as a blood purifier. There are many ways to use this home remedy. You may take it orally in capsule form, ingest turmeric powder, or apply it topically on the affected skin. For ingesting, you can boil a solution of milk or water with turmeric powder and drink it 3 times a day. For topical applications, mix the powder with ginger or water to make a paste. Keep in mind to cover with a bandage to avoid staining your clothes. [2]