You can find natural remedies for vaginal itching at home. Yoghurt is rich in “good bacteria”, such as Acidophilus and Bifidus cultures. Yoghurt can replenish probiotics in the intestine. Yoghurt can also be beneficial in replenishing the “good” bacteria in your vagina if it is smeared in there with clean fingers.
Good bacteria
The vaginal good bacteria is non-disease-causing and helps to control “bad” bacteria and fungus. Dousing your vagina with diluted apple cider vinegar may help reduce itching. This is because it increases the acidity of your vagina, which should help eliminate any bacterial growth that could be causing it.
Vinegar reduces pH levels and increases the acidity of vagina, making it less friendly to bacteria. One thing to remember about this pH-altering method is that Candida prefers an acidic environment. If your itching is due to a yeast infection (which can be fungal), acidifying the vagina will increase itching. You will soon discover the truth by trying this method.
Good to know
Boric acid suppositories can be found in many countries around the world. They are used to treat Candida overgrowth. Recent Indian research shows that Boric acid suppositories far outperformed Fluconazole (oral anti-fungal drug) in diabetics with recurring (reoccurring?) Candida infections.
Some participants had to stop treatment before the study was over because Boric acid can cause burning of the mucous membrane linings in the vagina. Boric Acid suppositories can be dangerous because they are not available in Australia or other countries without a prescription from your doctor. You will need to find a compounding pharmacist to make them for you (assuming you can find a doctor willing to prescribe them). Boric acid suppositories are not considered a Candida treatment by most doctors.
They prefer to prescribe the more common anti-fungal drugs.
Take note
- Douching with Epsom salts (which are alkaline) can raise the pH of your vagina, making it less welcoming for vaginal yeast infections. Douching with a strong solution can cause vaginal tissue to “burn”, becoming sore and raw. To test the strength of the douching solution, you can place a drop on your finger and rub it into your vagina. It should not feel uncomfortable. Wash the area with water immediately if it does. Before applying it to your vagina, you will need to dilute the solution and test again.
- Tea tree oil is one nature’s most effective anti-itch agent. Douching is the most common method to apply tea tree essential oils to the vagina. Do not use a commercially prepared “tea tree solution” for douching your genitals. These “solutions” contain tea tree oil that has been dissolved in alcohol (alcohol), which can be drying and irritating to the vagina. It is important to dilute the tea-tree oil properly so that it does not burn the delicate vaginal lining. However, it is generally non-irritating and effective at about 0.5 to 2%. Tea tree oil can also be applied to a tampon. However, you must be careful about the quality and dilute it properly (0.5 to 2%) before applying it to the Tampon. This will ensure that it doesn’t irritate the vaginal lining.
Final tip
To avoid “toxic shock syndrome”, tampons should be changed after 4 hours. A soothing cream is already prepared with the right amount of tea tree oil.
