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STAPH INFECTION
QUESTION: My 7/12 year old daughter had a staff abscess on her ear lobe due to an infection with a large amount of
swelling. She had to go to the ER yesterday morning for them to remove the ear ring and lance the abscess. A large
amount of swelling is in the ear lobe and the ER doc said a lot of the time the ear lobe once swelled will stay that way
forever. I was wondering if you could give me any advice on natural ways that may help the ear lobe go back to its
normal size. I would certainly appreciate any suggestions.
ANSWER: I would use some tea tree essential oil at the site of the wound. Apply by pouring by drops onto a
Q-tip or cotton ball. DO NOT introduce the Q-tip into the bottle. Then take the lobe between your thumb and
forefinger and massage in a circular motion. Do this 3 times a day and see if it offers any relief.
PAIN
QUESTION: I am looking for an herb that can help w/inflammation, pain around neck/throat area-possibly infection of
some kind. Could be tooth or tonsils, not sure. I am sure there must be something that can help, I am just not sure
what it would be and need some advice to get started in the search.
ANSWER: So sorry you're in pain. Without knowing the cause, it's impossible for me to recommend anything. I would
see a doctor or homeopath quickly in case it is some sort of infection so you can properly diagnose the problem. You
didn't say if you had any other symptoms.
In the meantime, White Willow bark has been used for thousands of years to relieve pain. The bark contains
salicin, a derivative of aspirin. Salicin helps pain but, unlike aspirin, does not thin the blood or irritate the
stomach. White Willow bark can reduce fever and inflammation, and is very helpful for arthritis. It is a diuretic
(urine-promoter) which aids the body's natural cleansing mechanism. The best way to take it is in a tea, if you
can find some at the health food store.
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