Natural Home Remedies for Yeast Infection

Yeast Infections is also known as candidiasis and is caused by the fungus candida albicans. Approximately 80 per cent of women suffer from vaginal yeast infections. Vaginal yeast infection is characterised by white, thick, odorless vaginal ejection, itchiness, burning sensation and pain at the time of urination.

Various Causes for Yeast Infection

• Using oral contraceptives frequently
• Hormonal changes
• Regular use of Antibiotics
• Frequent intercourse within a short period
• Contaminated conditions
• Tight clothing

Natural Home Remedies for Yeast Infection

• Washing the infected area with diluted apple cider vinegar repetitively will discontinue the development of infection. If itching occurs add one garlic clove to it. This is a very effective treatment for yeast infection.
• Make a solution from one pint of water and 15 grams of Potassium Sorbate. Dip a cotton tampon into the solution and insert into the vagina for whole and take out in the early morning. This is also a very effective home remedy for yeast infection.
• To remove the infections completely drink one glass of buttermilk daily in the night.
• Dip and soak a sponge in curd and place it in the infected area for an hour. Repeat it 3-4 times a day. This is one of the useful remedies for yeast infection.
• On the outer region of vagina apply honey and leave it for at least 20-25 minutes. After that wash the area with lukewarm water. This is also another effective remedy for yeast infection.