Breast infection, such as mastitis

Common Causes of Breast infection, such as mastitis

• Improper breastfeeding techniques block milk ducts, leading to kapha stagnation.
• Lack of rest and poor nutrition post-delivery weaken agni and tissue defense.
• Overheating foods,like spicy, sour, or fermented items,increase pitta and inflammation.
• Emotional stress or sleep deprivation disturb vāta and reduce immunity.
• Suppressed natural urges or irregular routines disrupt rasa flow and provoke doṣas.

Symptoms of Breast infection, such as mastitis

• Redness, swelling, and intense heat in one part of the breast.
• Throbbing or sharp pain that worsens during nursing.
• Fever, chills, or body ache alongside local inflammation.
• Pus discharge or visible abscess in severe cases.
• Fatigue, irritability, and mental distress due to persistent discomfort.

Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Breast infection, such as mastitis

• Topical herbal pastes (like nimba and manjiṣṭhā) reduce swelling and heat.
• Internal herbs like guduchi and kaṭukī cleanse the blood and boost immunity.
• Light, bitter, and cooling diet pacifies pitta and prevents pus formation.
• Dhānvantara ghṛta and śatavari kalpa nourish tissues in nursing mothers.
• Ayurvedic detox (śodhana) may be advised if infections are recurrent or deep-seated.

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