Home Remedies for Ovarian Cysts

Home Remedies for Ovarian Cysts

Within the surface of both the ovaries, fluid-filled sacs or compartments like structures are grow; these sacs are called ovarian cysts. This disease is said to be common in most of the women and they tend to develop at least one cyst in their lives.

It has been proved according to the centers for disease control and prevention (CDC); this problem would be seen in women either before or after their premenopausal periods. Ovarian cysts are possible to be seen in most premenopausal women one or more times in their lives. On the other hand, in 14.8% of women, ovarian cysts are rarely found after their menopause. Sometimes most of the ovarian cysts are harmless and belong to the separate process rather than the disease. During the menstrual cycle, some functional ovarian occur normally and they are not a part of the ovarian cysts. They occur without any specific reason but the pathological ovarian cysts can be cancerous.

There are some causes and symptoms due to which you can differ normal cysts with the ovarian cysts such as abdominal bloating, pain during bowel movements, pelvic pain, irregular periods, pain during sex, pain in the lower back or thighs, pressurize rectum and bladder, nausea and vomiting, decreased fertility, these all symptoms indicate that there is something wrong with your ovaries which in turn considered to have ovarian cysts.

Ovarian cysts at the beginning can be treated very soon and they become disappear within a few months, but if the condition becomes worse and you feel discomfort then you can follow some homemade remedies due to which you can treat to give yourself relief from the above symptoms.

1.  Heat

Heat is given to the preferred area of abdomen where you feel cramps due to the presence of ovarian cysts in your ovaries.

• Take a heating pad or hot water bottle and put this on your abdomen or lower pelvic area.

• Keep doing this for at least 20 minutes.

• Continue the remedy until you feel improvement.

2.  Castor Oil Pack

Castor oil pack is an old and great remedy for ovarian cysts because it helps in eliminating the toxic substances out of your body and makes your body clean. Not only this, but castor oil is also very helpful for regulating the synthesis of lymphatic and circulatory systems that are responsible for the reduction of ovarian cysts.

• Take a large cloth and fold it like it can be cut into three layers thick so that your entire abdomen could be covered.

• Sprinkle two tbsp. of castor oil on the cloth.

• Fold the cloth first in half to become soak with the oil then unfold it.

• Lay down and put an old towel on your body then put the cloth on your abdomen.

• Cover the castor oil with plastic then with an old towel.

• Now cover yourself with a blanket after placing the hot water hot bottle over the old towel.

• Keep the castor oil pack on your abdomen for 30 minutes.

• Remove the pack after 30 minutes and continue the procedure three times a week for about three months.

At the time of menstrual cycle and if you’re trying to conceive, make sure that you do not have to use castor oil packs.

3.  Epsom Salt Bath

Epsom salt bath can also make you feel comfortable and relax from pain and other symptoms related to ovarian cysts. This is due to the presence of high magnesium sulfate in Epsom salt which deals with the muscular pain.

• In your warm water filled bath tub, add one cup of Epsom salt.

• Now add 10 drops of essential oils like lavender, rose or jasmine.

• Stir it for at least five minutes for making the salt dissolved under water.

• Now soak your whole body in this salt water for at least 30 minutes.

• Follow the remedy once in a day.

4.  Chamomile Tea

Chamomile is an herb with which you can make a herbal tea. It is a great remedy to ease the pain regarding the ovarian cysts. Chamomile also works to regulate the irregular menstrual periods by stimulating the blood flow in the uterus.

• Take two tbsp. of dried chamomile and put it under a cup of hot water.

• Cover the lid then steep it for five minutes.

• Strain the solution then add one tsp of honey.

• Now the tea is ready to drink.

• Drink at least three cups of chamomile on the regular basis.

5.  Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is beneficial to use because it stops the progress of ovarian cysts by shrinking them. Apple cider vinegar is recommended for many health issues due to the presence of high potassium in it.

• Take a glass of water and add one tbsp. of apple cider vinegar in it.

• Now you will add one tbsp. of black strap molasses.

• The mixture is ready and you should drink two glasses daily.

• Do this remedy until the ovarian cysts have completely gone from your ovaries.

6.  Beetroot

A substance called betacyanin, present in beetroot helps in making the functions of liver proper so it becomes able to clear the toxic compounds out of your body. Its alkaline nature works in the balancing of the acidity in your body due to which many symptoms of ovarian cysts would be reduced early.

• Extract the fresh juice of beetroot then add one-half cup of the juice into the one tbsp. of aloe vera gel and one tbsp. black strap molasses.

• Drink this mixture regularly before having breakfast.

• Follow this remedy regularly until you notice the symptoms are reduced.

7.  Ginger Juice

Ginger juice is highly suggested for treating the symptoms of ovarian cysts. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it helps to stops the inflammation and gives you relaxation in pelvic pain. Menstruation process starts when ginger reaches in the body because it produced heat.

• Take two-inch piece of ginger, two stalks of celery, half a glass of apple juice and three-fourths of a pineapple then blend these all in a juicer.

• Drink this juice once in a time daily until the cysts are completely removed from your body.

• You can also two to three cups of ginger tea regularly.

8.  Flaxseed

Flaxseed works to balance the two hormones in your body that are progesterone and estrogen. The promoting effect of these hormones will help to reduce the ovarian cysts. Flaxseed also defeats with the toxic substances like cholesterol and other waste products found in your liver.

• Take a handful of flaxseeds then grind them.

• Add the ground flaxseeds in a glass of warm water.

• Drink this solution regularly on an empty stomach.

• Follow this remedy until you see some improvement.

• You can also add ground flaxseed in your daily food.

9.  Almond

Almond is enriched with magnesium which tends to remove the pain and cramps related to the ovarian cysts.

• Take some almond and roast them a little.

• Eat the roasted almond to reduce the pain.

• Also you can do massage your abdomen with the help of almond oil which releases the discomfort.

• For the effective result, you can add some drops of jasmine oil into the almond oil.

• Another option from you can get benefit is that add one tsp of sweet almond oil to a glass of warm milk and drink this at least once daily.

10.  Increase Fluid Intake

After it is confirmed to you that you are suffered with ovarian cysts, you should immediately increase the intake of water. Also you can take alkaline and filtered water as well more than you drink usually. Add some lemon juice into water for the refreshing taste. Water will help in removing all the toxins that are proved to be harmful for your body and will help in reducing the pain and swelling in your abdomen.

You can also drink coconut water and extracted juices of green vegetables. You should avoid drinking soda water, coffee and alcoholic brews.

If the pain reaches to the severity, fever like symptoms, dizziness, vaginal pain with spotty bleeding may be seen then immediately go to the doctor for consultation. These symptoms actually direct that you have ruptured cysts or ovarian rotation which should be treated as soon as possible.