Description
Mastitis is a disease of the Breasts.
The bacterial infection that causes inflammation in the Breasts is Mastitis.
It occurs in the Nursing Mothers. When a nursing mother feeds her baby the nipples may be cracked or become sore. The bacteria enters through these cracks. The breast milk is a good nutrition for the bacteria. It multiplies there and causes Infection. It causes swelling and inflammation of the Mammary Glands.
Causes of Mastitis
Bacterial Infection
Obstruction in the Milk Ducts
If not treated properly, Mastitis may cause
Breast Abscess
Infection to other Body parts
Materia Medica for Mastitis
Single Herb Press some cold Cabbage ( Band Gobhi ) leaves on the breast until the reach room temperature. Then replace. Repeat several times.
Soak 4 tablespoons Fenugreek ( Methi ) seeds in some water overnight and grind next morning to make a paste. Apply it on the breast for 15-20 minutes and cover with a cloth. Use at least twice a day.