In recent years, wheatgrass -- a nutritious grass from the wheat family sold as a dietary supplement -- has been much discussed in the media. It is a purported "superfood" with the ability to treat numerous health problems including skin conditions and infections such as abscesses. According to Brent A. Bauer, M.D. at Mayo Clinic, wheatgrass is packed with nutrients and thus may be beneficial for certain health problems, but research so far is scant. Therefore, it's a good idea to discuss wheatgrass with your doctor before using it.
Step 1
Obtain your physician's approval before taking wheatgrass juice. Because all dietary supplements carry some risk of side effects or drug interactions, discuss your situation with your physician before drinking wheatgrass for the treatment of an abscess or any other condition.
Step 2
Try wheatgrass juice at your local juice or smoothie bar. Paradise Valley Community College's Puma Press reports that home wheatgrass juicers are costly and can be difficult to find, so it's often best to start with a commercially prepared wheatgrass drink. This way you can also try wheatgrass juice on a limited basis to see if you like it before investing in equipment for use at home.
Step 3
Start with one ounce of wheatgrass juice, two to three times per week, advises Victoria Royston, manager of a popular juice bar, in the Paradise Valley Community College's Puma Press. Once you get used to the taste and effects of this health-food drink, you can build up to two ounces every day.
Step 4
Try topical application of wheatgrass juice to external skin problems with your doctor's approval. Medical consultant Sue Barnes, speaking in the Paradise Valley Community College Puma Press, states that wheatgrass juice has antibacterial properties that can help heal skin disorders. This may make it an effective treatment for skin abscesses, but it's important to obtain clearance from your physician and follow your physician's other treatment advice as well.
Things You'll Need
- Wheatgrass
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