What are alternative treatments for ovarian cysts?
Alternative treatments for ovarian problems—herbal therapies, nutrition and diet, and homeopathy—should be used to supplement, not replace, conventional treatment. General herbal tonics for female reproductive organs that can be taken in tea or tincture (an alcohol-based herbal extract) form include blue cohosh (Caulophylum thalictroides) and false unicorn root (Chamaelirium luteum). Recommendations to help prevent and treat ovarian cysts include a vegan diet (no dairy or animal products) that includes beets, carrots, dark-green leafy vegetables, and lemons; anitoxidant supplements including zinc and vitamins A, E, and C; as well as black currant oil, borage oil, and evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis) supplements. Homeopathic treatments–tablets, powders, and liquids prepared from plant, mineral, and animal extracts–may also be effective in treating ovarian cysts. Castor oil packs can help reduce inflammation. Hydrotherapy applied to the abdomen can help prevent rupture of the c
