What are lipomas?
Lipomas are small benign tumors that form just below the skin. They are usually made of fatty cells that get accumulated at one spot under the skin. They are usually soft and rubbery to touch and may make the area of skin tender and sensitive to touch. They can become harmful if they get infected, painful or inflamed as this may cause health complications. In such cases, they may need to be surgically removed.
Ayurvedic remedies for lipomas
Although there are no specific treatments for these tumors, there are some herbal treatments in Ayurveda that can be helpful.
- Thuja occidentalis (type of cedar): This is a herb that is used to treat warts and skin problems. A few drops of extract can be mixed with water and rubbed on to the tumor thrice a day for relief.
- Green tea: If the tumor is due to excessive body fat, you can have green tea everyday as it helps burn body fat faster and improve metabolism. This can help with accumulated fatty tumor cells.
- Oranges: Bitter oranges can also be consumed often as they are known to help improve metabolism and help burn body fat.
- Red sandalwood, turmeric, lodhra, hartal and manasshila: These powders can be mixed in honey to make a paste and applied on sutures after the tumor has been surgically removed.
- Karnja oil: This can be applied directly on the sutures after surgery. It helps the speed up the healing process.
- Diet: You need to pay attention to your diet and make sure to not overeat as well as to reduce consumption of fatty foods to help reduce body fat and control body weight.
- Exercise: You also need to have a regular exercise routine like Yoga and meditation or even just walking to help burn body fat, reduce weight and treat the tumor.
These are some remedies that can be used effectively in the treatment of lipomas.
