Home Remedy for Yeast Infection
June 7, 2008
Vaginal yeast infection is the most common kind of yeast infection and is caused by a fungus known as Candida albicans. In normal circumstances this fungus is present on the skin and inside the vagina of almost all healthy women.
The acidic environment in the vagina helps check the growth of this fungus.
Symptoms of Yeast Infection
1. Itching and burning around the vagina
2. White vaginal discharge that may look like cottage cheese
3. Pain during sexual intercourse
4. Burning with urination
Home Remedies for Yeast Infection
Home remedy for yeast infection using Yogurt
Dip a tampon in yogurt and insert in the vagina. It is an effectual remedy for vaginal yeast infection. Do it two times in a day. This remedy should be sustained even one or two days after the symptoms subside.
Home remedy for yeast infection using garlic
For non-vaginal yeast infections, you can apply garlic paste directly on the affected parts. This remedy is for other affected parts of the body and not for the vaginal yeast infection. One of the good home remedies for yeast infection.
Home remedy for yeast infection using garlic using tea tree oil
The necessary oil tea tree oil, diluted and practical topically to the vaginal area, has shown some potential as a natural home remedy for yeast infection. A compound called terpinen-4-ol in tea tree oil appears to be responsible. Drink at least two glasses of buttermilk a-day, whether infected or not. In fact making curds a part of the daily diet in take reduces the probability of yeast infection.
Free fitting undergarments
To avoid yeast infection avoids wearing tight underwear or other tight acrylic garments daily. Wear loose fitting cotton underwear and panties and avoid wearing jeans, legging, and panty hose every day.
Home remedy for yeast infection using warm water
Boil water in a pot; add wheat bran, stir, drain and pour into a wash tub. Sit in it for 15-30 minutes. Can repeat 1-3 times a day.
Garlic has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal activity’ It may work against some intestinal parasites. Garlic appears to have roughly 1 % the strength of penicillin against certain types of bacteria. This means it is not a substitute for antibiotics, but it can be considered as a support against some bacterial infections.
Candida albicans growth is inhibited by garlic, and garlic has shown long-term benefit for recurrent yeast infections.
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