Top 10 Natural Remedies for Treating Appendicitis
Obstruction in the appendix caused by fecal matter accumulation, enlarged lymphoid follicles, intestinal worms, trauma, and tumors can lead to inflammation. Symptoms of appendicitis include pain in the lower right abdomen, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, inability to pass gas, abdominal swelling, and low-grade fever.
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If left untreated, appendicitis can lead to rupture and potentially fatal consequences. Therefore, proper diagnosis and prompt medical treatment by a doctor are crucial. Surgical removal of the appendix is the standard treatment.
2. Garlic
Garlic has anti-inflammatory therapeutic potential that aids in the treatment of appendicitis. It helps reduce inflammation as well as pain.
Eat 2 to 3 raw garlic cloves on an empty stomach daily. You can also use garlic in your cooking.
Another option is to take garlic capsules, but only after consulting a doctor.
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3. Ginger
Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, ginger also helps treat appendicitis. It can reduce pain and inflammation, while also helping relieve the common symptoms of vomiting and nausea.
Drink ginger tea 2 or 3 times daily. To prepare ginger tea, simmer 1 teaspoon of grated ginger or ginger slices in a cup of boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes.
Massage your lower abdomen with ginger oil a few times daily.
You can also take ginger capsules, but only after consulting your doctor.
4. Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek seeds are effective in the treatment of appendicitis. These seeds prevent the accumulation of intestinal waste and excess mucus, thus reducing the possibility of the problem becoming severe. They also help reduce pain.
Add 2 teaspoons of fenugreek seeds to 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and have this decoction when lukewarm once daily.
Include fenugreek seeds in your cooking to control pain and inflammation.
5. Lemon
Lemon is also very beneficial in treating appendicitis. The natural citrus juice in lemon helps relieve pain and prevent indigestion and constipation. In addition, the vitamin C in lemon boosts the immune system to prevent infection.
6. Basil
If the appendicitis patient has a low-grade fever, basil is an effective herb for bringing down their temperature. Moreover, basil is a good remedy for indigestion and intestinal gas.
To reduce a fever, boil a handful of basil leaves and 1 teaspoon of grated ginger in 1 cup of water until the solution is reduced by half. Strain and add a little honey. Drink this tea 2 times a day for a couple of days.
To get rid of intestinal gas, mix 5 crushed basil leaves, ¼ teaspoon of sea salt and a little black pepper powder in 2 to 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt. Consume it twice daily.
You can also have 3 to 4 raw basil leaves daily to help control appendicitis symptoms.
7. Mint
Mint is another effective home remedy for appendicitis. It can help treat intestinal gas as well as vomiting and nausea. Mint also helps relieve pain due to appendicitis.
Make mint tea by adding 1 tablespoon of fresh mint leaves to a cup of boiling water and let it steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain and add some raw honey. Drink this tea 2 or 3 times daily for a few weeks.
To combat nausea and vomiting, simply chew some fresh mint leaves.
8. Ginseng
Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, ginseng is also very effective in reducing inflammation and pain associated with appendicitis.
Add 6 to 8 thin slices of ginseng to 3 cups of boiling water.
Simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.
Strain, add a little raw honey and let it cool.
Drink this ginseng tea twice daily for a few months.
9. Eat Fiber-Rich Foods
Constipation may contribute to inflammation of the appendix, so eating a fiber-rich diet is highly recommended. Moreover, according to a 2000 study published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, low fiber intake could play an important role in the development of appendicitis.
Eat high-fiber foods like beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, beetroots, carrots, broccoli, peas, brown rice, prunes, wheat germ, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and other fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables.
You can also opt for fiber supplements, but only after consulting a doctor.
10. Increase Fluid Intake
Drinking plenty of water throughout the day is also helpful in treating appendicitis. Adequate intake of water prevents constipation and promotes regular bowel movements. In addition, water helps flush toxins out of your body.
Warm water is good for the health of patients suffering from appendicitis. As the amount of water required by the body differs from person to person, drink water whenever you are thirsty. Along with water, drink juices prepared from fresh fruits and vegetables. If possible, cut back on solid food and drink more fluids for a few days.
Do not drink alcohol or caffeinated beverages as both cause dehydration and can make your condition worse.
Additional Information
If left untreated, appendicitis can lead to rupture and potentially fatal consequences. Therefore, proper diagnosis and prompt medical treatment by a doctor are crucial. Surgical removal of the appendix is the standard treatment.
While some home remedies may provide relief for appendicitis symptoms, they should not be used as the sole treatment method.
Here are the top 10 home remedies for appendicitis.
1. Castor Oil
Castor oil is an effective home remedy for appendicitis. A castor oil pack can help relieve the blockage and reduce inflammation, and castor oil taken orally helps treat constipation and improves bowel movements.
Here are the top 10 home remedies for appendicitis.
Top 10 Natural Remedies for Treating Appendicitis
1. Castor Oil
Castor oil is an effective home remedy for appendicitis. A castor oil pack can help relieve the blockage and reduce inflammation, and castor oil taken orally helps treat constipation and improves bowel movements.
How to treat appendicitis with castor oil:
- Prepare a castor oil pack by folding a large flannel cloth into layers and pouring 2 tablespoons of castor oil on it.
- Lie down on an old towel and put the flannel cloth on your abdomen.
- Repeat this remedy 3 times a week for 2 to 3 months.
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2. Garlic
Garlic has anti-inflammatory therapeutic potential that aids in the treatment of appendicitis. It helps reduce inflammation as well as pain.
Eat 2 to 3 raw garlic cloves on an empty stomach daily. You can also use garlic in your cooking.
Another option is to take garlic capsules, but only after consulting a doctor.
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3. Ginger
Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, ginger also helps treat appendicitis. It can reduce pain and inflammation, while also helping relieve the common symptoms of vomiting and nausea.
Drink ginger tea 2 or 3 times daily. To prepare ginger tea, simmer 1 teaspoon of grated ginger or ginger slices in a cup of boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes.
Massage your lower abdomen with ginger oil a few times daily.
You can also take ginger capsules, but only after consulting your doctor.
4. Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek seeds are effective in the treatment of appendicitis. These seeds prevent the accumulation of intestinal waste and excess mucus, thus reducing the possibility of the problem becoming severe. They also help reduce pain.
Add 2 teaspoons of fenugreek seeds to 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and have this decoction when lukewarm once daily.
Include fenugreek seeds in your cooking to control pain and inflammation.
READ MORE:The Health Benefits Of Fenugreek
5. Lemon
Lemon is also very beneficial in treating appendicitis. The natural citrus juice in lemon helps relieve pain and prevent indigestion and constipation. In addition, the vitamin C in lemon boosts the immune system to prevent infection.
How to use lemon to treat appendicitis:
- Extract fresh juice from 1 lemon.
- Mix it with an equal quantity of raw honey.
- Take this mixture a few times a day.
- Repeat daily for a few weeks.
6. Basil
If the appendicitis patient has a low-grade fever, basil is an effective herb for bringing down their temperature. Moreover, basil is a good remedy for indigestion and intestinal gas.
To reduce a fever, boil a handful of basil leaves and 1 teaspoon of grated ginger in 1 cup of water until the solution is reduced by half. Strain and add a little honey. Drink this tea 2 times a day for a couple of days.
To get rid of intestinal gas, mix 5 crushed basil leaves, ¼ teaspoon of sea salt and a little black pepper powder in 2 to 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt. Consume it twice daily.
You can also have 3 to 4 raw basil leaves daily to help control appendicitis symptoms.
7. Mint
Mint is another effective home remedy for appendicitis. It can help treat intestinal gas as well as vomiting and nausea. Mint also helps relieve pain due to appendicitis.
Make mint tea by adding 1 tablespoon of fresh mint leaves to a cup of boiling water and let it steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain and add some raw honey. Drink this tea 2 or 3 times daily for a few weeks.
To combat nausea and vomiting, simply chew some fresh mint leaves.
8. Ginseng
Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, ginseng is also very effective in reducing inflammation and pain associated with appendicitis.
Add 6 to 8 thin slices of ginseng to 3 cups of boiling water.
Simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.
Strain, add a little raw honey and let it cool.
Drink this ginseng tea twice daily for a few months.
READ MORE: Benefits and Side Effects of Ginseng
9. Eat Fiber-Rich Foods
Constipation may contribute to inflammation of the appendix, so eating a fiber-rich diet is highly recommended. Moreover, according to a 2000 study published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, low fiber intake could play an important role in the development of appendicitis.
Eat high-fiber foods like beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, beetroots, carrots, broccoli, peas, brown rice, prunes, wheat germ, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and other fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables.
You can also opt for fiber supplements, but only after consulting a doctor.
10. Increase Fluid Intake
Drinking plenty of water throughout the day is also helpful in treating appendicitis. Adequate intake of water prevents constipation and promotes regular bowel movements. In addition, water helps flush toxins out of your body.
Warm water is good for the health of patients suffering from appendicitis. As the amount of water required by the body differs from person to person, drink water whenever you are thirsty. Along with water, drink juices prepared from fresh fruits and vegetables. If possible, cut back on solid food and drink more fluids for a few days.
Do not drink alcohol or caffeinated beverages as both cause dehydration and can make your condition worse.
Additional Information
- Two or three times a day, have a glass of buttermilk with a pinch of salt.
- Constipation should be avoided at all costs since it might exacerbate the disease.
- Have a diet that is well-balanced and rich in fresh fruit and leafy green vegetables.
- Steer clear of items like dairy, pork, and refined sugar.
- Supplements with vitamins B, C, and E are also beneficial for treating appendicitis. Consult a doctor before using any supplements.
- Avoid physically demanding activities because they exert strain on your abdomen and make your situation worse. For a few weeks, refrain from participating in any sports.
- When you sneeze, cough, or laugh, support your abdomen by laying your hand over it to reduce pain.
- Move around slowly and do not work in a hurry.
- Rest when you are tired and get an ample amount of sleep each night.
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Resources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10945110
Resources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10945110
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