Scrofula is the term used for lymphadenopathy of the neck, usually as a result of an infection in the lymph nodes, known as lymphadenitis. It can be caused by tuberculosis or a non-tuberculosis bacterial infection. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
Symptoms of scrofula
- Swollen, painless lymph nodes in the neck, often described as a “cold abscess”.
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
In some cases, the swollen nodes can ulcerate and drain pus
Natural antibiotic remedies for tuberculosis
- Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
- Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita)
- Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllata)
- Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifoli)
- Elecampane (Lula helenium)
- Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa)
- Garlic(Allium sativa)
- Golden rod (Solidago)
- Honeysuckle (Lonicera pericylmenum, Lonicera japonica)
- Hops (Humulus lupulus)
- Hu huang lian (Coptis chinensis)
- Liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
- Lomatium dissectum (Lomatium cous, lomatium geyeri, lomatium macrocarpum, lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis)
- Mucura (Petiveria alliacea)
- Pau d’arco (Tabebuia serratifolia, Tabebuia impetiginos)
- Phyllanthus amarus (Phyllanthus niruri)
- Propolis (beeswax)
- Tarragon (Artemisia dranunculus)
- Turkey berry (Solanum torvum)
- Usnea (Usnea lapponica)
Natural remedies for scrofula
Prickly ash is known to be an effective remedy for scrofula caused by a bacterial infection.
Calendula, cleavers and mullien are three powerful herbs that can stimulate and cleanse congestion and mucus from the lymph system and relieve the symptoms of tonsillitis and other related swellings of the throat, neck, arms and groin.
To make a tea
- 2 parts calendula
- 2 parts cleavers
- 1 part mullein
Method
- Place the herbs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water.
- Heat slowly and simmer, covered for 20-45 minutes. The longer you simmer the herbs, the stronger the tea will be.
- Strain and drink 2-3 cups a day for several weeks. Keep in the refrigerator and then reheat and add freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey if desired.
For more remedies see>> Bacterial infections and natural antibiotics.
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