Although bacterial vaginosis (BV) is usually a non-serious infection due to an imbalance in the ecosystem of vaginal microorganisms, the symptoms of BV can be extremely intolerable. This form of vaginitis tends to recur. Many women who have not been able to achieve a complete cure with conventional medical treatment, or who cannot tolerate the side effects of antibiotics, now turn to herbal remedies for help.
Herbal remedies for bacterial vaginosis include the use of a variety of herbs that have antiseptic, antifungal, and immune-boosting properties. The therapeutic substances of these plants are generally found in the stems, fruits, leaves or roots. Herbal healing substances are made into oral supplements (eg, capsules, pills) that can be taken conveniently.
These are some of the common herbs used as a remedy for BV.
*Garlic
The antifungal and antibacterial qualities found in garlic make it one of the best herbal treatments for bacterial infections, including BV. You can take a deodorized garlic supplement (for example, take one or two capsules per day until BV symptoms subside). You can also put the peeled garlic cloves in a gauze pad and insert it into the vagina. Many women have found that this technique is able to effectively eliminate fishy vaginal odor in just a couple of hours.
* Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is widely recognized for its antimicrobial properties. It is one of the popular natural BV cures because it is effective. You can apply tea tree oil to your vagina using tampons, douches, or tea tree oil suppositories. You can also take a warm sitz bath with tea tree oil and pure apple cider vinegar. It is one of the most popular home remedies used by women to effectively cure BV.
* Goldenseal
Goldenseal contains immunity-boosting properties. Various bioactive substances can be found in Goldenseal. One such substance is barbershop, which exerts antifungal and antibacterial qualities. It helps get rid of bacteria that stick to the vaginal wall. Goldenseal can be obtained as a supplement in capsule form; It is usually consumed until the symptoms of BV disappear.
* tracheal
Tracheal is a traditional herbal remedy used to restore the normal flow of internal body fluids, as well as to help remove toxins from the body. Tracheal herbal tea can be prepared by mixing a teaspoon of dried tracheal herbs in 1 cup of hot water. Drink it before going to bed. Trach capsules are also available if you prefer a convenient method or don’t like the taste of brewed trach tea.
others
* Mixing lavender oil with myrrh, using apricot kernel oil as a vehicle, is an excellent home remedy for bacterial vaginosis. To be applied externally only on the outer lips of the vagina.
* The sticks and leaves of the Witch Hazel bush are known to have an astringent effect in relieving BV symptoms.
* Echinacea root is known to be an effective natural antibiotic and blood purifier. Helps improve the immune system. It is quite a popular herbal remedy for bacterial vaginosis. Do not use if you are allergic to the sunflower family.
