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Do turmeric curcumin & garlic tablets cure skin boils?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Boil home remedies: In some cultures turmeric is ingested or is made into a poultice which is externally applied for the treatment of boils. In traditional chinese medicine, heated moxa is placed on garlic slices or a garlic paste over boils to hasten healing.
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