Yeast Infection Home Remedies

How to stop vaginal yeast infections forever

Here are some effective and simple home yeast infection home remedies. We have provided information on several other home remedies and natural cures on this website. We do recommend that you take the experience of an expert in the field of natural yeast infection cures, the most comprehensive and effective of which is Yeast Infection No More by Linda Allen.

Probiotics
Probiotics are a popular yeast infection home remedy. They are the “friendly bacteria”, live microbial organisms that are naturally present in the digestive tract and vagina. The probiotics suppress the growth of harmful organisms, including candida. Low levels of lactobacilli in the vagina have been found to be present with yeast infection.

The lactobacillus probiotics is the most often studied as a natural remedy for yeast infections, especially Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1, and Lactobacillus fermentum RC-14.

Probiotics are available as oral supplements. Look for those with live organisms. They are most likely to be located in the refrigerator section of your health food store.

Boric Acid Suppositories
Another natural remedy for yeast infection is boric acid. Boric acid is a chemical substance with mild antiseptic and antifungal properties.

Boric acid suppositories have been found to have a higher cure rate for vaginal yeast infections than antifungals.

There are safety concerns with boric acid. Boric acid is toxic and should never be taken internally (by mouth) or placed on cuts or open wounds. It shouldn't be used for a prolonged period of time, or in amounts greater than what's recommended. It should not be used by pregnant women or applied to the skin of infants or children. Side effects of the suppositories may include vaginal burning and irritation.

Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil, or melaleuca, diluted and applied topically to the infected area, is a very effective natural home remedy for yeast infection.

Tea tree oil must be diluted before applying it to the body. Full strength tea tree oil should never be applied to the vaginal area.

Apple cider vinegar and garlic
Raw, organic apple cider vinegar is a powerful yeast killer, as is garlic. The apple cider vinegar (never white vinegar) should be diluted with water and applied topically. It is also effective when consumed. To stop the itchy feeling you can add some garlic. Apply to the affected areas as needed.

Apple cider vinegar and garlic are both safe to use on skin yeast infections, oral yeast infections, vaginal and penile yeast infections, and can also be safely used internally.

Yogurt and buttermilk
One way to get healthy probiotics is to use natural, plain organic or biodynamic yogurt or buttermilk. Yogurt soothes infected areas and kills yeast by introducing “friendly” bacteria which controls yeast growth.

Making yogurt or buttermilk a part of your daily diet will reduce the probability of a yeast infection occurring.

Olive leaf and grapefruit seed
A mixture of olive leaf extract with grapefruit seed extract in a glass of water is one of the most effective yeast infection home remedies.