- 1. Cleaning solution made from medicinal herbs
- 2. Chamomile sitz bath
- 3. Coconut or malaleuca oil
- 4. Bearberry sitz bath
- Other ways to relieve itching in the private parts
Some products prepared at home can be used to relieve itching in the private parts such as sitz baths based on chamomile or bearberry, mixtures made with coconut oil or malaleuca oil and cleaning solution made by some medicinal herbs, such as rosemary, sage and thyme.
The benefits of using these substances are not proven, as there are not enough studies to evaluate the results, however, they are products that are widely used and this can be explained by the anti-allergic and soothing properties of these home remedies.
When itching in the private parts is important to consult a gynecologist or urologist to find out the cause of this symptom, which can be candidiasis, balanitis or sexually transmitted infections, such as vulvovaginitis and HPV. Learn more about HPV symptoms and how to treat them.
1. Cleaning solution made from medicinal herbs
Ingredients
- 375 ml of water; 2 teaspoons of dry thyme; 1 teaspoon of dry rosemary; 1 teaspoon of dry sage.
Method of preparation
Boil the water, add the herbs and leave it covered, resting for approximately 20 minutes. Then, it is necessary to strain this infusion and use it as a cleaning solution for the intimate region 2 times a day.
2. Chamomile sitz bath
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of dry chamomile extract; 200 ml of water.
Method of preparation
Place the chamomile in the boiling water, wait 10 minutes, strain and then mix this solution in a basin with warm water and sit with the intimate part in contact with the water, for approximately 15 minutes. It is not necessary to rinse afterwards, as this process will relieve itching.
3. Coconut or malaleuca oil
Coconut oil and malaleuca oil can be used to relieve itchy symptoms on the outside of the genital region, as it helps to reduce irritation, for this it is necessary to pass products suitable for the skin that have these oils in their composition. See more other ways to use the malaleuca.
4. Bearberry sitz bath
Another home remedy used to itch the private parts is the bearberry solution that can be used to make a sitz bath. This plant has antimicrobial properties and decreases the proliferation of Candida albicans , for example.
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons of dried bearberry leaves, 1 liter of water.
Method of preparation
Add the bearberry medicinal herb to the boiling water and let it rest, properly covered, for about 10 minutes. After cooling, strain and pour the liquid into a bowl and sit for about 20 minutes.
Other ways to relieve itching in the private parts
In addition to these home remedies, probiotics such as lactobacilli can also be used to help restore vaginal flora and treat infection. Learn how to use lactobacilli for vaginal infection.
