Swollen testicles or scrotum can be due to various reasons like an enlarged vein around the testicle, accumulation of fluid or a tumor. In case of tumor the testicles are firm when touched with no pain. As you feel pain in your testicles the possibility of tumor is less. The scrotum generally feels soft with pain in case of fluid accumulation or swollen vein. Besides these reasons swelling can be due to some injury, infection or hernia. It is a serious condition and needs instant medical attention unless your swelling is due to some hard blow or some insect bite or ill fitted clothes. Till you visit your specialists try the following home remedy.

Treatment for Swollen Testicles
Herbal bath and infection fighting herbs:
An herbal bath with Echinacea, comfrey and mullein at regular intervals along with the intake of infection fighting herbs like a mixture of Echinacea, goldenseal, ginseng and yellow dock can lead to definite improvement of pain and swelling. The swelling will noticeably reduce in a couple of days and one can start walking without feeling the discomfort within 5-6 days of undergoing the treatment.

Echinacea tea:
Echinacea helps in reducing swelling. Echinacea tea is a good remedy for swollen glands. After preparing a tea with this herb, one can mix a small amount of juice in it. Then one needs to drink this tea at least 4-5 times a day to reduce the pain and swelling of the gland.

Health disorders:
The several situations of the inflammation of lymph nodes are due to the result of health disorders. In such a situation, the health condition of the patient needs to be treated along with the causes that have resulted in the triggering of the lymph nodes. The swelling and pain will automatically be reduced after the treatment of that particular health problem.

Epsom Salt:
A hot bath with Epsom salt water is very effective for treating swollen lymph nodes.

Castor oil:
Castor oil is a very good cure for swollen testicles. Apply a paste of castor oil and baking soda on the swollen part for a few minutes and then wash off. This should be continued for about 15 days so as to feel the results.