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Herbal Remedies for Mastitis

Mastitits is an inflammation of the breast. It is usually associated with a bacterial infection originating in the nipple.

Helpful herbs include soothing, heat-clearing herbs for external use, antibacterial herb creams or salves, and immune stimulants.

Herbs Used To Treat Mastitis

HerbTreatment SupportApplication
Calendulaanti-inflammatory, soothingsalve, cream, or tea externally
Echinaceaimmune stimulantinternally
Tea Treeantibacterialsalve or cream externally
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