Totally understand your concern about avoiding surgery for a Bartholin cyst, let’s explore some Ayurvedic approaches. It might take bit of patience, but Ayurveda can offer some gentle, natural ways to handle it.
In Ayurveda, Bartholin cysts are related to Kapha dosha imbalances. The first step, it’s important to pacify this dosha through diet and lifestyle changes. You might wanna start with dry-ginger powder or trikatu (a combination of ginger, black pepper, and long pepper) with warm water daily. Just a small pinch, nothing too intense. Avoid cold and heavy foods, like dairy or fried stuff. Instead, focus on warm, light foods that are easier on digestion.
Next, external poultices might help. Try turmeric paste mixed with a bit of sandalwood paste. Apply it gently on the cyst area - but careful not to use too hot of an application. Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, so it might give some relief.
Herbal steam baths could be quite soothing, you know? Boil water with neem leaves or dashmoola, then let the steam softly rise onto affected area. Just be cautious of the heat.
It might be good to include Triphala or Manjistha in your routine. Both can help in detoxifying the body and balancing the doshas. You can take Triphala powder at night with warm water or Manjistha in capsule form if preferred.
Of course, listen to your body, it’s important to know when the symptoms need urgent care and not delay medical attention if it gets worse. Safety first! But see if these small daily practices and changes can make a difference this time.
Stay patient, healing takes time and sometimes a bit of trial and error — but always better to go natural if possible before jumping into things like surgery again.


