How to treat Bacterial Vaginosis with Herbal Remedies

Herbal remedies have become very popular versus regular medical treatments for certain illnesses. And with regard to bacterial vaginosis, herbal remedies really do work. These natural treatments use many parts of plants and herbs to treat BV by making the immune system stronger.

Some of the bacterial vaginosis herbal treatments include:
1) Garlic is known to have natural antibacterial properties and is thought to be the best natural remedy for bacterial vaginosis. Garlic can be ingested in pill form or it can be inserted into the vagina (also in pill form) up to twice daily. Garlic ia a great antifungal agent and not only clears up bacterial vaginosis, it also stops it from coming back.

2) Also another great bacterial vaginosis herbal treatment is Goldenseal. Goldenseal has naturally occurring ingredients which kill the bad bacteria and fungus found in the lining of the vagina. Goldenseal can be ingested orally in 500 milligram doses up to two times a day and has proven successful in treating BV.

3) Tea tree oil is a natural remedy that kills bacteria and should be used by soaking tampons and inserting them into the vagina or by douching with a tea tree oil solution. Tea Tree Oil can also be added to any bath oils you make, preferably one that has been made with a base of apple cider vinegar.

To provide relief from the symptoms of BV, goldenseal can be used in douche form along with other natural herbs, like sage, mullein (Jacob's Staff), raspberry leaf, tea tree oil and apple cider vinegar. And if you want to prevent dryness from happening, try steeping tracheal leaf in a hot cup of water. Drink one teaspoon of this natural remedy before you go to bed.
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by Karyn Smith