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    • #12979
      taraduff
      Student

        My 21 yo son has a lipoma in his arm between his wrist and elbow. The doctor said just to leave it as it isn’t causing any harm and surgically removing it is not recommended. It really bothers him. Any suggestions on something that might help shrink it or help it dissipate?

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        Dr. Patrick Jones
        Homestead Instructor

          I’ve read that turmeric and sage can help to reduce the size of lipomas if applied as a paste (or tincture) topically. Turmeric is a wonderful yellow stain so be careful with getting it on stuff.

          I will do some research and see it there’s any actual scientific validity to those claims and get back to you. :0)
          It’s something I’ve been meaning to figure out for awhile.

          Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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          • #18151
            Natalie Stamenov
            Student

              so would one just grind up some sage and mix with turmeric powder and some water or oil and put it on the skin above the lipoma?

              Health is a lifetime study ~Natalie

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              • #18210
                Dr. Patrick Jones
                Homestead Instructor

                  You could do that, or make a tincture or lotion and apply it topically. A tincture is my preferred way to apply stuff topically but the other ways work too.

                  There are lessons on how to make all of those sorts of things in the Herbal Medicine Making section. :0)

                  Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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            • #48893
              Providence Homestead
              Student

                Wondering if this was tried and the outcome. Dr wants me to have an MRI for what he believes is a lipoma in my calf muscle.

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                • #62077
                  Providence Homestead
                  Student

                    So after using caster oil with lemon essential oil for a few months, my lipoma was undetectable. Gave a bottle to my mom to see if would help her as well.

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                • #49929
                  Kelli Woods
                  Student

                    Would one treat a lipoma in the same way as cancer?  Or does it depend on the location and size?

                  • #54539
                    Kevin Trimble
                    Student

                      If or when you do treat your son’s lipoma, would you mind posting the results?  Your experience could add to our education.  Anecdotal evidence, though not as strong as a controlled study, is still helpful.

                      Thank you.

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