Yeast infection or Candida infection affects mostly the vaginal area and also develop under the breasts, lower abdomen, around dentures, nail beds, etc. that can be caused due to hormonal changes, stress, diabetes, antibiotics, menopause, etc.
Itching, swelling and burning sensation on the affected areas, odorless vaginal discharge, burning while urinating, etc. are some of the signs and symptoms of yeast infection. There are many natural remedies that help you to cure the infection at home with less cost and no side effects.
In this article, we are going to know about a natural and age old remedy that widely used for treating yeast infection, that’s none other than garlic. Have a look on how it works for curing the infection.
- This herb has antifungal, antibacterial and antiseptic property that fight against the yeast or fungus causing the infection.
- It contains an enzyme called allicin which has antibiotic property that cures the infection and also boosts up the immune system to prevent its recurrence.
- It is a natural anti-inflammatory agent that soothes the irritation, itching, pain and other discomforts caused due to the infection.
- It restores the good bacteria and thus maintains a proper balance of good and bad bacteria in the body. This in turn, prevents the yeast to grow and cause this infection.
Garlic kills yeast and we know that not to add garlic while adding yeast in that item (like bread) as the yeast will be killed by garlic and the same will happen in our body. Want to know how to get rid of yeast infection by using garlic? Then here we are providing you the best of 4 garlic methods that definitely give results of curing the infection and makes you healthy.
Method – 1: (Garlic)
Garlic alone can be used effectively to treat the infection and also helps for preventing its recurrence.
Steps to be followed…
- Peel a clove of garlic and use a needle to make holes all over the garlic.
- This process will help to get the juice of garlic properly when applied on the skin.
- Tie a small thread to the garlic and be sure that it should look like garlic tampon.
- Insert the garlic clove as a tampon and leave it for few minutes to overnight.
- Replace the garlic with a new one for every 8 – 12 hours and continue doing the same process till you get complete relief from the infection.
Note:
- Make a fresh garlic paste by crushing few garlic cloves and place it directly on the yeast affected skin areas. Wait for few minutes and rinse the area with warm water. Dry the skin thoroughly and repeat it.
- Alternatively, crush a garlic clove with 2 – 3 drops of tea tree oil and wrap the mix in gauze. Place it on the affected areas for 15 – 20 minutes. Remove it and rinse with water.
- Or include garlic in your daily diet like in curries, recipes, fast food, soups, salads, fries, bread or simply consume a clove directly to prevent the infection.
Method – 2: (Garlic Oil with Vitamin E and Coconut Oil)
Both garlic and coconut oil have antifungal properties that kill the yeast or fungus causing infection in the body. Vitamin E oil soothes the irritated area. So this combination is very effective in getting quick relief from the problem.
Steps to be followed…
- Pour few drops each of garlic oil, vitamin E oil and coconut oil in a bowl.
- Stir well and apply this oil mix on the yeast affected skin areas.
- Massage it gently to get the oil well absorbed into the skin.
- Leave it on for few minutes and wipe it off to clear the oil mix.
- After that wash the area with lukewarm water and dry the skin thoroughly and immediately.
- Repeat the same process regularly until you cleared the infection and its symptoms.
Method – 3: (Garlic Juice with Tomato and Carrot)
This recipe is used to treat the vaginal yeast infection, especially in pregnant women. Hormonal imbalance and thereby yeast infection is quite common in pregnancy.
Steps to be followed…
- Place 2 – 4 peeled garlic cloves, 1 carrot, 1 stalk of celery and 2 tomatoes in a blender.
- Blend it to make it as a smoothie and sprinkle some salt and pepper in it.
- Stir well and drink it with breakfast in every morning that helps to cure the vaginal yeast infection.
Method – 4: (Garlic Douche)
This process is another effective way of clearing the vaginal yeast infection.
Steps to be followed…
- Add 3 – 5 garlic cloves in 3 – 4 cups of water and pour this mix in a blender.
- Blend it to mix the cloves paste in water and pour this mix in douche applicator.
- Use this mix to douche and dry your vagina properly without any moisture.
- Continue doing the process for once or twice a week to get rid of the yeast candida.
Note: Alternatively, add equal quantities of garlic, Echinacea, myrrh and calendula in an 8 oz squirt bottle and fill the remaining with water to make it as a tincture. Apply 1/2 teaspoon of this tincture on the affected areas.
Tips and Precautions:
- Consuming garlic cloves will cause bad breath but works more effective in treating the infection. Be sure to rinse your mouth after consuming garlic cloves to prevent the bad breath.
- If you don’t like the taste of garlic then you can simply consume garlic pills or capsules. Also, insert the pill directly into the vagina for twice a day to get rid of the infection.
- Always keep the area dry and clean, as Candida yeast loves a warm and moist environment and grows faster in moist areas.
- The moment when you place the garlic in the vagina then the taste of garlic will travel up to mouth and causes bad breath.
- Always prefer to use fresh garlic clove or paste on the affected areas. Remember that placing anything (like garlic) for the first time in the vaginal area will cause some stinging sensation along with irritation and redness. But it would clear the infection.
- It might interact with certain medications like oral contraceptives and other medicines. So, consult your health care provider before using garlic as yeast remover.
- Be sure to check whether garlic is allergic or not for you, before following these methods. Also, consult your doctor if the symptoms persist.
That’s all for now about garlic for yeast infection, hope you’ll give a trial to these methods. Feel free to share your experience or queries with us.
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