Abscess

Abscess

A confined pocket of pus that collects in tissues, organs, or spaces inside the body.

FOODS TO EAT MORE OF

Fruits: Blackberries, cranberries, pineapple
Vegetables: Cauliflower, kale, onion, shiitake mushrooms
Garlic, yogurt, green tea

FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE

Excess artificial sugar, alcohol
Dairy products (except yogurt), fried foods, white flour & rice

ESSENTIAL OILS
Apply on location or in a warm compress

Bergamot, Birch, Carrot, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Galbanum, Lavender, Myrrh, Roman Chamomile, Rosalina, Tea Tree (Melaleuca), Thyme

In the mouth: Apply on location or in a warm compress

Birch, Clove, Tea Tree (Melaleuca)

HERBAL

Ointments containing Marshmallow and Slippery Elm
Try creams made containing Eucalyptus
Mix Turmeric, Licorice (root) and/or Golden Seal (powder) with water and apply twice daily
Add Basil to food, or add fresh or dried leaves to tea
Chickweed, Echinacea
Comfrey poultice

NATURAL

Carrot juice, Neem Oil and/or Castor Oil, on location
Apply heat/warm compress (try Epsom Salt mixed with warm water in compress)

MIND-BODY CONNECTION

Can represent lingering feelings of hurt and/or revenge

FOOD MEDICINE
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.

Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian