There are a number of causes of mastitis or sore breasts in women. One of the major causes for most women is is hormonal especially for those women who experience sore breasts just before periods. Mastitis or sore breasts can result from a bacterial infection of the nipples causing the breasts to become sore, swollen and even lumpy. In some cases even the underarm lymph glands may also swell . Luckily there are some proven natural and herbal remedies that can be used to treat sore breasts.
Home and Natural Remedies For Treating Sore Breasts or Mastitis
Home and Natural Remedies For Treating Sore Breasts or Mastitis
- Add a few drops of lavender
, rose
, geranium or camomile oil to warm water. Soak cloth and apply to the nipples and any afected part at least three times a day.
- Add a at least three dropperfuls of marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) tincture to a bath to relieve pain.
- Another remedy is the is gentle massage using calendula cream, which is made from pot marigolds (Calendula ocinalis).
