There are home remedies that can help to relieve the symptoms of candidiasis, however, if the person suspects that they have candidiasis, they should go to the doctor to make the appropriate treatment and avoid worsening the symptoms.
The treatment prescribed by the doctor, can be complemented with the following home remedies:
1. Wash with Barbatimão
An excellent home treatment for candidiasis is to wash the genitals with barbatimão leaves, due to its healing and bactericidal properties.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of barbatimão peels; 2 liters of water; 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Method of preparation
Put the barks of barbatimão in the water and boil for approximately 15 minutes. After that time, the solution should be strained and the spoon of lemon juice should be added. Washes should be performed at least 3 times a day.
2. Vaginal herbal solution
A strong infusion of thyme, rosemary and sage has antimicrobial properties that inhibit the growth of fungi and astringent properties, which mitigate tissue irritation.
Ingredients
- 375 mL of boiling water; 2 teaspoons of dried thyme; 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon of dry sage.
Method of preparation
Pour the water over the herbs, cover and let stand for about 20 minutes. Strain and use as a vaginal cleaning solution twice a day.
Daily routine to treat candidiasis
Some great tips for a daily routine to treat candidiasis:
- Take 1 cup of yogurt; Insert the yogurt into the vagina, letting it act for 3 hours, which helps to strengthen the immune system, and changes the pH of the region, facilitating healing; Washing the genital region with barbatimão tea, twice a day; Have a tea of echinacea because it strengthens the immune system; Take a glass of kale juice with lemon because it helps to detoxify the body; Eat goji berries, which help to strengthen the immune system.
It is advisable to follow these guidelines for at least 3 days. They help to complement the treatment for candidiasis indicated by the doctor and therefore should not be used as a single form of treatment. See what drug treatment consists of.
