subject: Important Home Remedies For Yeast Infection [print this page] The discussion of the remedies of yeast infection often causes mirth in people, but it is not something to be laughed at since its symptoms cause utter discomfort and sometimes become unbearable for women. Yeast infections cause itching, burning and general discomfort in and around the vaginal area. Some women have severe pain and it may also lead to a white milky substance being excreted from the vagina. When the situation becomes worse and if effective treatment is not taken, this substance becomes chunky.
Fortunately, there are some natural remedies which help in curing yeast infection easily.
These natural remedies have a long term solution than over the counter medication. These natural remedies are popular time tested remedies and do not aggravate the illness but help in eliminating the problem altogether.
The good bacteria present in yogurt can help in fighting yeast infections. It provides a soothing effect on the affected area but care should be taken to use unsweetened yogurt as sugar feeds the yeast and helps them multiply. Dipping a tampon in yogurt and using them internally and frequently, according to the severity of the infection is a natural remedy for yeast infection.
Apple cider vinegar also has medicinal properties that help to soothe the itching and help cure the yeast infection. This natural remedy can be used internally and externally. However, on the even of using it as a topical application, it needs to be diluted. Taking a hot bath with a cup of apple cider vinegar mixed in water can be very soothing and is an effective natural remedy.
Garlic is also an effective natural remedy and helps to fight the yeast infection efficiently. The medicinal properties of garlic helps to cure the infection and also provides a soothing relief from the itching and burning sensation caused due to the yeast infection.
Oil of Oregano when taken internally is a very good natural remedy against yeast infection. Care should be taken to choose an oil of high carvacrol content and to drink a teaspoon daily until the infection is completely eliminated from the body. Tea tree oil is a natural remedy of yeast infections. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties and therefore helps in the fight against the yeast infection.
In conclusion, water too is a good natural remedy to fight against yeast infection. Frequent water intakes helps to flush out the sugar which is the main feed of the yeast. A regular intake of water can help to eliminate the problem from its root.
