Information on Breasts, sore
| Description |
Treatment Plan |
| Sore breasts can be caused by hormonal changes, infection, and nursing. |
For sore breasts that occur at times other than pregnancy or nursing, try hormonal regulators. During pregnancy and lactation, use a soothing salve or herbal oil or a soothing fresh plantain poultice. |
Herbal Remedies for Breasts, sore
| Herb |
Treatment Support |
Application |
| Calendula |
anti-inflammatory, soothing |
salve, externally |
| Evening Primrose |
prostaglanding-blocker |
oil in capsules |
| Plantain |
soothing |
fresh leaf compress externally |
| Poke Root |
lymphatic cleanser |
oil or tincture externally |
| Sweet Clover |
pain-relieving |
oil externally |
| Vitex |
hormone regulator |
tincture, tablet, capsule |
Herbal Remedies for Breasts, sore with Additional Ailments
| Additional Ailment | Herb | Application |
| Breasts, sore--with cracked nipples |
Chamomile, Roman |
tea (externally) |
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