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Bacterial Vaginal Infections Home Remedies, Natural Remedies & Cures

 

 

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Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil works very well for vaginal infections.  Submitted by AG 2-17-11

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Probiotic

Taking a probiotic such as yogurt (with live culture) as a home remedy for vaginal infections to  help control yeast over growth.  You can also take a probiotic powder or capsule purchased at the health food store.  These contain live cultures of the beneficial organisms your body needs to control yeast naturally.  You can soak a tampon in yogurt for a while and then put it in the vagina for about two hours.

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Apple Cider Vinegar

Put a forth cup of raw apple cider vinegar in you bath water to control and cure bacterial vaginal infections.  The vinegar is mildly acidic creating an inhospitable environment for infectious microbes.

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Boric Acid Douche for Bacterial Vaginal Infection Home remedy

Make a douche with boric acid.  Boric acid is also a long time remedy for eye infections and is included in contact lens solutions.  The acidic nature of boric acid will kill the bacteria.  It should be noted some women are sensitive to this douche.  Another good way to make the pH of the vagina more acidic is to use Summer’s Eve medicated douche.  It contains potassium iodide which will kill the offending organisms.  You can also make a raw apple cider vinegar douche by putting 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a quart of warm water.

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Genetian Violet

Gentian violet and Beta-dine are most effective at removing the yeast growth candida vulvovaginitis.  Beta-dine is a very good iodine solution that is anti-microbial.  Gentian violet is a well known solution that kills fungus.  Even though they are highly effective and combating bacterial vaginal infection, they are messy to deal with and will stain everything they touch.  Some women may have allergies to these substances. This is one of the best home remedies for vaginal bacterial infections.

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Hydrogen Peroxide

Many women have found relief from chronic bacterial vaginal infection by taking hydrogen peroxide intravenously.  This creates an enhanced oxygen buildup in the body which is destructive to the yeast organisms. Hydrogen peroxide can also be used as a douche to kill a bacterial infection. 

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Homeopathy

Common homeopathic natural remedies for bacterial vaginal infection are Pulsatilla and Sepia. Homeopathic remedies will vary depending on the person and so it is useful to consult a homeopathic practitioner.

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Supplements useful for treating vaginal bacterial infection are antioxidant vitamins such as vitamins E, D, C and A.  Also B complex is helpful.  Using vitamin E oil applied directly to the area are good for controlling itching.

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Diet

Yeast plant microbes love fermented foods, fruits, sugar, soy sauce, alcohol and dairy products in general.  Avoid these .  Avoid all foods containing sugar which is difficult to do if you are buying and consuming processed and packaged foods.  Avoid white flour products.

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Tea tree oil is a natural but very effective anti-microbial. You can add a few drops to your bath to prevent infections. If you have an infection, you can by a tea tree oil suppository at the health food store.  These suppositories are more effective than any prescription medication.

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Sitz Bath

To soothe itching and burning, take a sitz bath (shallow bath) as hot as is still comfortable. Avoid soap as it will remove your body’s natural oils which act as a natural barrier to microbes.  Add 2 cups of Epsom Salts to your bath water.

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Ice

If the itching and swelling is driving you crazy, you can try a cold compress.  Crush some ice and put it in a cloth and place this directly on the affected parts.  This will cause a constriction in the blood vessels and lessen the inflammation.  This is a good home remedy for bacterial vaginal infections.

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