subject: Natural Home Treatments For Bacterial Vaginosis - 4 Tehniques To Relief Bv Without Using Antibiotics [print this page] In fact, bacterial vaginosis is not an infection. It is more an inflammation of the vagina due to overgrowth of unhealthy bacteria such as Gardnerella vaginalis and anaerobic lactobacillis. It is very common but that does not make it less painful. Contrary to popular belief, antibiotics treatments or topical creams are not the only way to heal this trouble. Believe it or not, there are many natural home treatments for bacterial vaginosis. This remedy is cheap, safe and worth to try.
The point of these treatments is to bring back a prosperous inhabitant for lactobacilli which are good bacteria, accordingly give a healthy environment in the vagina. Here are the 4 techniques to relief BV without using antibiotics:
1. Acidophilus capsules/suppositories
Insert acidophilus capsule as a vaginal suppository, or open the capsule into 2 cups of water and douched. It is best done before bed. Go on with twice daily for 1 to 2 weeks. This treatment helps balancing the 'healthy' and 'unhealthy' bacteria in the vagina.
2. Hydrogen Peroxide
For this approach, blend a quarter cup of water with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Afterward mix it with two cups of water and douche into vagina. This remedy helps to re-establish the natural bacterial surroundings in the vagina, therefore re-balancing the vaginal pH.
3. Passion Flower
It is also well-known as Passion Vines and Passiflora. Dried the flower and make a powder. Mix a tablespoon of this powder with a cup of water and boil it. Strain and Cool. Take the tea twice daily for a week. The signs of Bacterial Vaginosis will be reduced in a week after the treatment using Passion Flower. You can also use it for external wash for vagina.
4. Grapefruit Seed Extract
Blend one teaspoon of diluted Grapefruit Seed Extract in two cups of water and douched. However please note that never put grapefruit seed extract straight to vaginal linings since it can trigger allergic reaction. Whenever use it, make sure that it should be fully diluted.
