Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus or MRSA is a very contagious infection of the skin. MRSA is a result of bacteria infecting a cut or wound. Individuals with weakened immune systems are more prone to it. It can become a grave threat if left unchecked. Immediate treatment is of utmost importance. And you can also find some home remedies for treating MRSA.
Causes of MRSA
So as we mentioned, the direct cause is bacteria on wounds or cuts, and a weakened immune system. Physical contact with people with MRSA as well as with objects that were used by people with MRSA, like door handles and towels, could also lead to infection. Other causes include surgeries, burns, ulcers, other skin outbreaks, taking too much antibiotics, and poor physical hygiene.
Symptoms
Some symptoms include inflammation, red pimples or boils with pus coming out, swollen skin, and pain in the area.
Here are some of the remedies for MRSA you can find at home.
- Manuka Honey
Extremely safe and easy to use, manuka honey is a natural treatment for MRSA. This is a medicinal type of honey, unlike the ones we see being sold in the market. Just apply manuka on the MRSA infection for fast and effective treatment. It’s great against bacteria, and soothes and relieves the infection.
- Tea Tree Oil
This is also great against bacteria. Apply the oil on the MRSA wound for a quick healing.
- Oregano Oil
Though, oregano oil results in the irritation of the skin, it can be applied on the MRSA-affected area.
- Olive Leaf Extract
This has oleuropein, a compound that combats MRSA and similar infections.
- Thyme
Thyme oil, another great oil against MRSA infection, should be taken internally because it may irritate the skin.
- Garlic
There is no better antibiotic against MRSA infections than garlic. Mashed garlic on the affected areas should provide a quick and easy cure.
- Grapefruit Seed Extract
You can apply grapefruit seed extract to quickly cure the infection. It is also a good remedy to treat a MRSA infection.
- Turmeric
It is widely known that turmeric has a lot of health benefits as well as healing properties. It is excellent against MRSA as well. Just rub turmeric paste on the MRSA infection. It relieves the inflammation and prevents infection from spreading.
- Rosemary Oil
This is another great oil which acts as a cure against MRSA.
- Eucalyptus Oil:
Mix in eucalyptus oil with small amounts of tea tree, lavender, oregano, or rosemary oils. This will soothe the MRSA-caused boils.
- Echinacea :
A cream with fifteen percent Echinacea should be good enough. Just apply this on the infection for a quick cure. It both heals and cleans the wound of bacteria.
- Lapachol
Boil lapachol in a cup of water for ten to fifteen minutes. Consume the tea two to eight times a day. It’s a great healer of MRSA.
Below are some of the homeopathic remedies.
- Aconitum
This is also known as the homeopathic vitamin C which can also heal MRSA infections.
- Belladona
This will come in handy when the MRSA-infected area changes into a bright-red color.
- Pulsatilla
This is more often given to children and women with MRSA infections.