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Home Remedies for Cellulitis



In addition to treatment with drugs, antibiotics, and topical applications, many people also opt for home remedies to treat and prevent cellulitis. Although herbalists and practitioners of alternative medicine advocate the safety of using natural products to treat the infection, it is always advisable to consult your dermatologist before trying any of these natural cures. Some of the popular home remedies for cellulitis are as follows:

  • Yarrow: Prepare a bath by adding 100 grams of yarrow to 5 gallons of warm water. Soak your body in this bath to ease inflammation and irritation caused by cellulitis. This is a very effective home remedy for fighting bacterial infections like cellulitis.
  • Golden Seal and Slippery Elm: A paste of slippery elm and golden seal root applied to the affected areas helps in relieving inflammation and other symptoms of cellulitis. These herbs contain powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that make them an effective natural treatment for skin conditions like cellulitis.
  • Calendula: The flowers of this herb are usually used in tea form to externally treat cellulitis. You can apply calendula flower tea to the affected body parts with the help of a cotton ball or wash cloth to fight this infection effectively. Continue this remedy until the symptoms start subsiding.
  • Fenugreek: The paste of fenugreek seeds is beneficial in fighting both the infection as well as the inflammation. Fenugreek contains powerful flavonoids that play a vital role in fighting infections like cellulitis.
  • Echinacea: Echinacea not only helps strengthen the immune system but also fights inflammatory skin disorders like cellulitis. This herb is particularly beneficial to people suffering from periorbital cellulitis.
  • Garlic: Garlic is one of the most effective home treatments for cellulitis. Experts recommend eating 2-3 garlic cloves everyday when the symptoms of cellulitis first appear. It contains excellent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that are helpful in the treatment of skin conditions like cellulitis.  
  • Tea Tree Oil: This is one of the best natural cures for a number of skin infections including cellulitis. Apply diluted tea tree oil to the affected body parts everyday for effective relief from the symptoms of cellulitis.

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