4 home remedies for vaginal infection

Home remedies for vaginal infection have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which help to eliminate the microorganism that causes the infection and relieve symptoms.

These remedies should be used as a complement to the treatment indicated by the gynecologist.

Vaginal infection corresponds to any infection or inflammation that affects the vulva, vagina or cervix, being caused mainly by Candida, Gardnerella vaginalis or Trichomonas vaginalis, for example. The most common symptoms of vaginal infection are pain and burning when urinating, pelvic pain, pain during intercourse and discharge. See more symptoms of vaginal infection.

1. Mastic tea

Mastic tea can be used, in the form of a sitz bath, to treat vaginal infections because it has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, fighting the microorganism responsible for the infection and relieving symptoms.

Despite being beneficial in treating infections in the vagina, the use of mastic and other natural remedies should not exclude consultation with the gynecologist nor replace the treatment recommended by the doctor.

Ingredients:

• 1 liter of boiling water;
• 100 g of mastic peels.

Preparation mode:

To make mastic tea, simply place the mastic peels in 1 liter of boiling water and leave for about 5 minutes. Then strain and let it cool a little. This tea can be used to wash the genital region and can be consumed up to 3 times a day.

Chamomile has calming and antimicrobial properties and can be consumed as tea or in a sitz bath to alleviate symptoms and combat vaginal infection.

Ingredients:

• 3 teaspoons of dried Chamomile flowers;
• 1 cup of boiling water.

Preparation mode:

To make the tea, simply place the dried chamomile flowers in a cup of boiling water and leave for 5 minutes. Then strain and drink.

3. Mallow tea

Mallow is a medicinal plant that has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to alleviate the symptoms of vaginal infection.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of dried mallow leaves;
• 1 cup of boiling water.

Preparation mode:

Mallow tea is made by placing mallow leaves in boiling water and leaving for about 10 minutes. Then strain and drink at least 3 times a day.

4. Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil has antiseptic properties and can be used to eliminate the microorganism responsible for the infection and reduce symptoms.

This oil can be used to make a sitz bath and, for this, 5 drops of oil must be placed in 1 liter of warm water in a basin and sit inside the basin for 20 to 30 minutes.