3 most effective remedies for thrush
Any woman has faced such a delicate problem as thrush at least once in her life. The most correct decision is to consult a doctor, but some are simply shy or afraid to go to see a gynecologist. There is also an opinion that this is a frivolous disease that you can easily cope with on your own. How strong the disappointment of many women can be, when neither the advice of friends, nor the recommendation of a pharmacy pharmacist, nor the expensive treatment prescribed by a qualified doctor, do not allow you to get rid of thrush once and for all. The disease flares up again literally every few months, and it seems that this trouble has no end or edge.
Why does treating thrush with fungal-killing tablets and vaginal suppositories of a similar effect often bring only temporary relief? This question is being asked in desperation by thousands of women. Yes, antibiotics suppress the undulating process of the reproduction of yeast-like microorganisms. But time passes, and everything repeats itself, because the microflora of the internal genital organs and the body as a whole remains unbalanced. The situation can be corrected only by planting the "right" bacteria and strengthening natural defenses. Safe natural remedies work best for this task.
Content:
- Oregano oil is the most effective oil for thrush!
- Coconut oil for thrush treatment
- Scarlet Faith Against Thrush
- Recommendations for treating thrush with natural oils
Oregano oil is the most effective oil for thrush
Oregano is a field herb from the mint family that gets its name for its extraordinary spicy aroma. It grows mainly on the warm coast of the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Ionian seas. In Italian cuisine, oregano is known as oregano, and it is often used as a condiment to the traditional national dish - pizza.
Oregano contains many useful components:
- Vitamins A and C;
- Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Copper and Magnesium;
- Nicotinic and Rosmarinic Acids;
- Phenols - thymol and carvacrol.
The essential oil of oregano (oregano) contains the above substances in maximum concentration, so it is best used for medicinal purposes. Plant acids have a pronounced antioxidant effect, and phenols directly fight against yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida.
Carvacrol is a powerful antimicrobial and antifungal agent to which Candida does not develop resistance over time. And the low effectiveness of most chemical antibiotics against thrush is due precisely to the fact that after a few months the pathogen gets used to them and ceases to respond to treatment.
Thymol also works great against bacteria and yeast; it is even used as an antihelminthic agent. Regular use of small doses of thymol protects the body from the recurrence of any infections, including thrush. This natural phenol can be called a universal helper for our immunity, and it works best in tandem with carvacrol, since these substances are isomeric.
How to treat thrush with oregano oil?
For treatment, you will need a concentrated oregano essential oil without alcohol with a carvacrol content of 50-85%. You can buy a bottle of this oil in almost every pharmacy. It is very bitter and scalding, so it is strictly forbidden to apply it on the skin, and even more so on the mucous membrane of the genitals, undiluted! Taking concentrated oregano oil internally, you also run the risk of burns to the esophagus and stomach walls.
Topical application of oregano oil for thrush: mix oregano essential oil with extra virgin olive oil in a ratio of 3 drops to 3 tablespoons. With the resulting mixture for thrush, it is necessary to lubricate the external genital organs at night. If you notice increased itching or a slight burning sensation, reduce the dose of oregano essential oil to 2 drops per 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
Using oregano oil intravaginally: you will need the smallest size normal hygiene swabs. Pour 50 ml of olive oil into a porcelain cup or bowl, add 2 drops of oregano oil there and mix thoroughly. Dip a sanitary swab into this mixture and wait a few minutes for it to be saturated. At night, insert these tampons into the vagina as deep as possible for two weeks. You can use tightly twisted tourniquets from a sterile bandage if there are difficulties with the introduction of tampons. If you feel a burning sensation as in the previous case, reduce the dosage of oregano oil.
Internal use of oregano oil for thrush: dilute 3 drops of oregano oil in a glass of clean drinking water (in this case, you must first dissolve it in any base oil (olive, sesame … or milk) and drink one such glass with meals 2 times a day After a week, increase the dosage to 6 drops 2 times a day, but remember that you should always dilute this oil at the rate of 3 drops per 1 glass of water, because otherwise you can burn the digestive tract.
Coconut oil for thrush treatment
Coconut oil, unlike our previous "hero" - oregano - has a very mild, beneficial effect on the skin and mucous membranes. It has a pleasant consistency and does not need to be diluted with other components for the treatment of thrush.
Coconut oil contains a whole list of organic acids:
- Lauric;
- Hyaluronic;
- Palmitic;
- Stearic acid;
- Linolenic;
- Oleic;
- Arachidonic;
- Capric, caprylic and capric;
- Omega 3 fatty acids.
The concentration of lauric acid in coconut oil reaches 50%. This substance is an effective and safe natural antibiotic to which Candida yeast does not develop resistance. Lauric acid acts on fungi in an amazing way: it does not destroy their cell membrane, but causes a kind of atomic explosion inside the cells - all organelles are destroyed and the yeast becomes unable to reproduce.
All of the above organic acids increase immunity, prevent the development of infections, soften and rejuvenate the skin, and accelerate the absorption of medicinal components. Omega 3 fatty acids, when applied to the mucous membrane affected by candidiasis, promote healing of microdamages and relieve itching.
How to treat thrush with coconut oil?
Coconut oil is usually sold in plastic containers or glass jars. To treat thrush, you will need pure, unrefined oil, free of impurities and additives. It can be used for food, as well as for medical procedures.
Taking coconut oil internally from thrush: it is better to start with one teaspoon - this will test yourself for tolerance and possible allergic reactions. If there are no negative consequences, the dosage is gradually increased to 60 g per day. There are several ways to consume coconut oil:
- Add to desserts, for example, curd creams with fresh fruits and berries;
- Put in baking dough;
- Mix in a blender with milk, berries and ice cream for delicious cocktails.
An important point: with thrush, you should not get carried away with sweets and flour products, because Candida mushrooms are very fond of a sweet environment - this way they multiply more actively. Pastries and cakes cause blood sugar spikes, so light, fruity desserts are best.
Intravaginal application of coconut oil: Melt 50 ml of coconut oil, pour into a china bowl and wait until it cools slightly. Make a tampon from a sterile bandage or take a regular hygienic tampon of the minimum size, drown in oil, and then insert it into the vagina as deep as possible overnight. In the morning, replace the tampon with a new one and also change your underwear. In order to get rid of thrush, you need to continue treatment for about a month, using 2 tampons daily.
External use of coconut oil for thrush: lubricate the external genitals affected by thrush with coconut oil 2-3 times a day, washing and changing underwear every time before the procedure. This can significantly reduce itching, swelling and redness, and also prevents yeast-like fungi from multiplying on the skin and mucous membranes.
Scarlet Faith Against Thrush
A houseplant with fleshy leaves with a characteristic bitter taste is familiar to most of us from childhood: grandmothers buried our nose with its juice when we had a cold. However, aloe can save not only from colds, but also from many other ailments, including thrush.
In 1998, Doctor of Microbiology from Texas D. L. Lefkowitz discovered in the composition of aloe leaves the formula for polymanose, the only glyconutrient that killed 95% of the fungus as a result of tests
The chemical composition of aloe vera is impressive with an abundance of useful and medicinal components:
- Vitamins A, E, C, and B12;
- Calcium, manganese, magnesium, zinc, potassium, copper, iron, chromium;
- Seven out of eight rare amino acids necessary for humans that are not produced in the body;
- Polysaccharides that increase immunity;
- Enzymes and peptides that improve digestion;
- Saponins are natural antibiotics;
- Lignin is a substance that accelerates the penetration of medicinal components into cells;
- Aloin and Emodin are anthraquinones that have antiviral and analgesic effects;
- Salicylic acid, which thins the blood and helps eliminate toxins.
Find out more: Aloe Vera Juice Treatment
How to Treat Thrush with Aloe Vera?
To achieve a pronounced therapeutic effect, you need to take aloe vera for at least a few months. There is no point in purchasing a bottle of drinking aloe vera gel "to try" and drinking it from time to time, a teaspoon a day. But if you approach the issue responsibly, you can not only get rid of thrush, but also improve the whole body.
Regular intake of aloe vera strengthens the body's defenses, cleanses it of bacteria, viruses, fungi and waste products of pathogenic flora. Such treatment just creates the basis for good women's health, in which thrush will not recur.
Taking aloe vera by mouth for thrush: It is usually recommended to take 1 tablespoon of drinking aloe vera gel twice a day, half an hour before meals for three months. For the treatment of thrush, it is not necessary to spend a lot of money on the purchase of a drinking gel. It is definitely very easy to use. But a houseplant will just as well supply you with the necessary medicinal ingredients. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed aloe juice in half a glass of clean drinking water and drink 2-3 times a day - this will be no less effective.
Intravaginal tampons with aloe vera: tourniquets from a sterile bandage or ordinary hygiene tampons can be moistened in a drinking gel and inserted into the vagina twice a day for 3-4 weeks. There is also a special topical aloe vera gel cream that is much easier to apply to tampons. But the juice from the leaves is also suitable for treating thrush, it just needs to be diluted in olive or sunflower oil in a ratio of 1/3 so as not to cause burning sensation on the mucous membranes.
External use of aloe vera for thrush: it is recommended to lubricate the external genitals with the aloe vera cream mentioned above several times a day after thorough washing and changing underwear. But an effective cream for the treatment of thrush can be prepared by yourself. To do this, in addition to the juice from the leaves of indoor aloe, you will need regular pharmacy Vaseline. Squeeze some petroleum jelly into a porcelain or glass dish, put 5-6 drops of juice there, mix thoroughly with a teaspoon and apply the mixture to the external genitals. It perfectly relieves itching, redness and burning.
Find out more: 12 home remedies for thrush
Recommendations for treating thrush with natural oils
The use of traditional medicine does not exempt you from the need to visit a gynecologist. To completely cure thrush, you need to take a smear and blood test. This will allow you to establish which pathogenic microorganisms caused this unpleasant symptom in you. Remember that thrush is only an external manifestation of the disease. Cheesy discharge and itching can be the result of the vital activity of many bacteria and fungi, not just the notorious Candida. Mixed genital infections are common and have to be treated with several types of drugs at once. Be sure to visit a doctor and get tested!
Consultation with a specialist is also necessary because essential oils and aloe vera have contraindications. Only an attending physician who has a complete understanding of your health can give an answer whether this or that folk remedy is right for you. If you are expecting a child, the choice of the method of treating thrush should be approached all the more responsibly so as not to harm the future baby.
Whichever method of thrush treatment you choose, it is very important that your sexual partner is treated with you. Men rarely complain of unpleasant symptoms, but they still remain carriers of candidiasis. Both pharmacy ointments with antibiotics and natural remedies are perfect for them, but for reliability it is better to use them together, and switch to protection with condoms during the treatment. We hope our tips will help you get rid of this unpleasant disease. Be healthy!
The author of the article: Sokolova Nina Vladimirovna | Phytotherapist
Education: Diploma in "General Medicine" and "Therapy" received at the Pirogov University (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Phytotherapy at the Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).
