Home Remedies for Yeast Infection
Yeast infection is common in women which is a commonly cause by a fungus that grows naturally in the vagina called Candida albicans. It makes you feel discomfort, itching, inflammation, painful and smelly discharge in your private parts. Not to fear you can try home remedies for yeast infection and get rid of it.
Yeast infection is caused by a fungal infection called candida. A study found that it affects 75 women out of 100(1). It may also affect men with sexually transmitted diseases.
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Causes
Candida is the common fungus lead to yeast infection. It has 20 different strains cause infection on body parts. Candida albicans is the fungus which may lead to yeast infection, main vaginal yeast infection. It is very important to prevent or treat a yeast infection.
Home Remedies for Yeast Infection
Here are some of the home remedies for yeast infection:
1. Garlic
A study found that garlic has an antifungal property which fight against candida. It acts easy and excellent home remedy for yeast infection (2).
How to Use It
- Swallow 2-3 garlic clove with water
- Do it twice a day
Caution: Don’t use garlic paste on sensitive areas to treat yeast infections such as inner thighs and vagina. Always use garlic in your diet.
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2. Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil has antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial which used to kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Research shows that vaginal suppository containing tea tree essential oil may help to treat vaginal infections. You can also use oil with the honey or warm water, helps to soothe the inflamed skin.
