Natural Ayurvedic Home Treatment for Mastitis

Mastitis:


• Mastitis is a bacterial infection of the breast tissue
• New mothers develop mastitis during breastfeeding
• Bacteria enters the breast through the cracks present in the nipples
• The condition causes pain which hampers the breastfeeding process


SYMPTOMS


• Following could be present around the breast :
• Pain
• Warmth
• Redness
• Swelling
• Fever
• Chills


Simple Techniques

1. Natural Home treatment using cabbage leaves:-


• Take a few cold cabbage leaves
• Press them on the breast
• Replace the leaves when they reach room temperature


2. Natural Home treatment using fenugreek seeds:-


• Soak 3-4 tbsp fenugreek seeds in water overnight
• Crush them to a paste in the morning
• Apply this paste on the breast
• Leave it for 15 min
• Cover it with a cloth
• Repeat 2 times a day


TIPS


• New mothers should wear lose clothes, which do not cause any discomfort or friction around the nipples


These treatments are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural and can be prepared at home