Bacterial Vaginosis Home Remedies

Home Remedies

• The simplest home remedy is to cover the infected area with a clean, wet cloth. This provides relief from itching and reduces the inflammation.
  
  
• Yogurt is an effective remedy. Consuming a bowl of yogurt everyday is a great preventive measure. You could also apply yoghurt on the infected area with cotton balls to alleviate itching.
  
  
• Tea, an excellent remedy for treating bacterial vaginosis, can be used in two ways. Herbal tea is a natural cure for this disease and can be consumed daily. You can also dip a tea bag in water and cool it in the refrigerator before applying the bag on the infected area.
  
  
• Garlic is strongly recommended for women with this problem. You could take it raw or capsule form. Mashed and peeled garlic cloves can be applied on the vagina every two or three hours to reduce the infection.
  
  
• Neem and turmeric powder are both anti-fungals and very effective in curing this disease. Prepare a paste of the two substances and apply on the infected area. You can even try neem capsules. Consume turmeric powder dissolved in milk to get the desired results.
  
  
• Vegetable juices and stocks containing ginger, garlic and green vegetables are very useful in reducing pain and itching.
  
  
• Maintaining personal hygiene such as keeping a clean toilet, taking regular baths, using separate towels, bed sheets, and so on helps cure bacterial vaginosis.