Home Remedies for Vaginal Yeast Infection

Vaginal yeast infection is very common, which is caused by Candida albicans, a yeast. This microbe is present in the vagina and on the skin of almost all females. However, due to restrictive environment inside, growth of Candida is checked.

If, due to any reason, growth of this yeast starts, infection become severe and treatment becomes necessary. By application of some home remedies for vaginal yeast infection, a person can check the growth of Candida. Some of these remedies have oral applications while some find benefits by insertion into the vagina.

Tea Tree Oil is considered as very beneficial for the treatment of vaginal yeast infection. This oil has natural anti-fungal properties. For the treatment, some drops of this oil are poured on tampon, which is then inserted into the vagina. This application is done in morning and at night. After two days of application, relief from yeast is obtained.

Yogurt is also found effective against vaginal yeast infection. For treatment, it is dipped in a tampon and inserted into the vagina. This application is done in the morning and at night for two days till all symptoms of vaginal yeast infection disappears.

Alternatively, a person can also insert a tablespoon of yogurt into the vagina. This should be done before going to bed at night. Eating plenty of yogurts with these applications also helps a lot. Some people also drink glass of buttermilk for added advantage.

Garlic can also be used for treating vaginal yeast infection. A person can make a paste of garlic and can apply the same around vagina. In some cases, inflammation may occur for few minutes, but this herbal remedy is very good for the treatment.

If there is yeast infection in other parts of body, garlic paste can be applied. For insertion into the vagina, garlic pods are cut into fine pieces and are wrapped in the cheesecloth, which is then inserted into the vagina. This insertion is kept for 20 minutes.

Apple cider vinegar can also be used for treatment of vaginal yeast infection. A person can soak in the bathtub that contains warm water and one cup of vinegar. After soaking for 20 minutes, area around vagina can be dried with an absorbent paper.

Some people also use honey for treating vaginal infection, though it is not a very comfortable process. A person can pour honey on all the affection portions of body while sitting on the seat of toilet.

After 20 minutes have lapsed, bath with warm water is taken. Area around vagina can be dried by use of any absorbent. If this application is done twice in a day, relief is felt.