Natural Health

Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form on joints such as the wrists, ankles, feet, fingers, and knees.

Because they sometimes disappear on their own, physicians often adopt a watch and wait approach and simply use a brace to immobilize the joint. However, if the sac presses on a nerve,it can be painful, so patients would prefer to “do something” about it.

Doctors can puncture and drain the cysts, but that does open up the possibility of infection.

Strangely, many patients have found relief by the application of Frankincense oil – usually applied twice daily.One man reported disappearance of his knee cysts after just 4 days’ use.

Frankincense is resin from Boswellia trees, which are known to have anti-inflammatory properties.