Despite the availability of many modern medications for treating thrush today, many women are still interested in traditional methods of combating this ailment. This is not surprising, as treatment of thrush with folk remedies has long proven its effectiveness. Affordable and inexpensive mixtures of medicinal herbs cope well with Candida fungus “attacks.” Ready-made collections for candidiasis (thrush) are available in any pharmacy. They are brewed and taken according to the instructions. In addition to these remedies, you can try others. For example, carrots, which contain a lot of beta-carotene, are very useful for the cells of the affected vaginal mucosa. Carrot juice is recommended to be consumed alongside pills and tablets, as well as for preventive purposes. Fresh juice from the root vegetable is prepared daily, taken in a quarter glass shortly before meals, 3-5 times a day.
Rinsing the genitals with berry infusions is a popular method. Sour fruits such as cranberries, cherries, and viburnum are used. Black elderberry and wild rose flowers are also good. Plants are brewed at a rate of 1 tablespoon of berries or flowers per liter of water. They are insisted for a couple of hours, then diluted with warm boiled water (1:1) and used to rinse the mucous membrane. At least three procedures per day are recommended.
A decoction of burdock roots and leaves is another folk remedy for treating thrush. It is taken orally, dividing half a liter of medicinal herbs into several doses. The chopped raw material (dried or fresh roots and leaves) is placed in an enamel pot with water. One tablespoon is used per 250 ml of water. Boil over medium heat for 12-15 minutes. Cover the container, wrap it warmer, and leave it for 45 minutes. After straining, it can be consumed, used for douching before bedtime, or for rinsing.
When troubled by thrush, home remedies can be as simple as soaking a regular tampon with a string (intended for menstruation) in bifidokefir, placing it in the vagina overnight. In the morning, remove it and immediately perform douching with chamomile infusion or decoction of false unicorn roots. By the way, these plants are also great for daily hygiene procedures and sitz baths.
The most commonly recommended folk remedies for treating thrush are douching with watered-down infusions of healing plants, which are also suitable for washing the genitals and impregnating vaginal tampons. Take note of several effective recipes.
Take 2 tablespoons of yarrow (flowers and leaves) per liter and a half of bottled water. Boil, let it simmer, filter, and cool. Add another liter of water from the kettle and use externally only.
Inflamed areas can be rinsed with a solution of dried eucalyptus leaves: 2 tablespoons per 300 ml of boiled water. After infusing for an hour, strain through gauze, soak cotton pads in the liquid, and wipe itchy and reddened areas.
Marigold flowers, preferably freshly harvested, are poured with medical alcohol in a dark glass container. After two days, it can be used for douching, diluting the alcohol infusion with warm boiled water (1 tablespoon per liter of water).
Rinsing with decoctions of hawthorn roots and bark, jasmine flowers improves the condition. Folk medicine also advises applying natural honey, diluted in a tenfold ratio with water, to the affected mucosa.
It is important to understand that the treatment of thrush with folk remedies will be effective if you “attack” the fungus with a complex of measures. This includes a special diet, intake of immunostimulants, vitamins, and strict adherence to all rules of intimate hygiene. Of course, it is not worth neglecting a visit to a specialist in case of recurrence.