Have you been to this site http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/boils.html ? Turmeric helps. I tried drinking it in water and I couldn't do it. I bought turmeric in capsules at the health food store. I think it's working but I'm taking 300 mg twice a day, I'm thinking of getting 400 mg after I run out. It was expensive a the health food store, a little over $10 for 60 capsules. I went to http://www.puritan.com and found I can buy one bottle with 100 capsules and get two free for $8.99 !