Bacterial Vaginosis Home Remedy – 8 Effective and Inexpensive BV Cures
There is more than one bacterial vaginosis home remedy to choose from. I have listed some simple remedies for treating BV that can be found in most homes. These remedies have proven to be effective for bacterial vaginosis relief in most cases.
1 Taking Nutritional Supplements
Vitamin A, B complex, C, D and E contain antioxidants that are effective in treating bacterial vaginosis. Powdered capsules or prepared creams containing vitamin E have proven to relieve itching.
2 Do You Like Yogurt?
Lactobacillusacidophilus as well as L. bifidus contained in yogurt have proven to work well for restoring the acidic balance in the vagina. These remedies can be introduced directly into vagina or taken orally. Plain yogurt that contains live acidophilus cultures can be eaten as it is. Capsules or powders containing acidophilus are normally taken orally. Another effective alternative that improves the vaginal area is inserting tampons soaked in yogurt into vagina,
3 Using Beta-Dine and Gentian Violet
Gentian violet and beta-dine are both excellent in treating Candida vulvovaginitis. Betadine is an efficient antiseptic iodine bacterial vaginosis home remedy, but should be avoided for treating BV during pregnancy. Gentian violet is an efficient antifungal stain and effective in relieving the symptoms. Allergy for both of these remedies has been reported.
4 Using Boric Acid Douche
A boric acid douche is an ideal way to acidify the vaginal pH. This BV treatment prevents unwanted bacteria from expanding and destroys that’s already there. A drawback is that some women seem to be over-sensitive to this douche.
Summer’s Eve medicated douche, containing potassium iodide has also proved to be an effective method of lowering the vaginal pH. Another bacterial vaginosis home remedy that has proven to be efficient is a vinegar douche containing a mixture of one tablespoon of vinegar per quart of warm water.
5 Dieting Issues
Foods containing yeast, like for example cheese – especially cheese containing molds, like blue cheese, sugar, vinegar, alcohol, soy sauce, chocolate, fruits and fermented foods should be avoided.
6 Homeopathy
Homeopathy has proven to work against BV. Common remedies for homeopathic preparations are sepia and pulsatilla.
7 Use Cold Compresses
Cold compresses can help for swelling and itching. When you place a cold cloth on the affected area, it constricts the blood vessels and makes the area less swollen and red.
8 Take Warm Baths
An ordinary warm bath or a shallow sitz bath can be a great and effective bacterial vaginosis remedy because it is very soothing to irritated genital tissues. However, avoid soap, as it drys out the natural oils of the skin. This oil is the body’s natural lipid barriers against germs.
Each bacterial vaginosis home remedy mentioned in this article offers a safe, cheap and effective alternative treatment. Always remember to consult your physician before opting for alternative treatment.
by Gerd Petersen & Ellen Dilga