A good home remedy for thrush in the mouth, which is the proliferation of fungi in the oral cavity, can be done with pomegranate, as this fruit has antiseptic properties, which help to rebalance microorganisms inside the mouth.
The home remedy for thrush should complement the treatment directed by the pediatrician, which must be done with an antifungal medication in the form of a cream, such as Miconazole or Nystatin. Find out how the thrush treatment with nystatin gel is made.
The thrush are whitish spots very common in babies, which appear on the lining of the mouth and on the tongue, caused by the proliferation of a fungus that naturally lives in this region, but that proliferates when the immune system is weakened or when the baby is using or recently used antibiotics. How to identify and cure the thrush in babies.
Pomegranate tea
Pomegranate is a fruit that has antiseptic properties and can be effective in the treatment of oral candidiasis, better known as thrush, since it promotes the balance of the oral microbiota.
Ingredients
- Peels of 1 pomegranate; 250 mL of water.
Method of preparation
To make the tea, it is necessary to put the water to a boil and, after boiling, put the pomegranate peels. Allow to cool and apply the tea soaked in gauze over the white spots of the mucosa of the child's mouth. Leave to act for approximately 10 minutes and wash in running water or ask the child to drink water.
Cleaning the baby's mouth with pomegranate tea can be done 3 to 4 times a day and should be done for approximately 1 week, but if symptoms persist, it is recommended to go back to the doctor.
Bicarbonate cleaning
Bicarbonate is another option that can be used in the home treatment of thrush, as it promotes the elimination of excess microorganisms present in the region, resulting in the balance of the microbiota in the mouth. It is recommended to dilute 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate in 1 cup of water and, with the help of gauze, clean the child's mouth.
If the baby is still breastfeeding, it is important that the mother cleans the breast with bicarbonate before and after breastfeeding. See other indications for the use of bicarbonate.
Gentian Violet
Gentian violet is a substance present in antifungals and its main objective is to fight infections caused by fungi of the species Candida, being then effective against thrush. Gentian violet can be applied to the infection site, with the aid of gauze or cotton, for 2 to 3 times a day for up to 3 days, to avoid irritation of the oral mucosa and permanent stains. Learn more about gentian violet.
