Holistic Remedies for Bacterial Vaginosis

By Kristi Patrice Carter

Although a common affliction, Bacterial Vaginosis can be an uncomfortable and embarrassing condition. Most doctors will prescribe a course of antibiotics for treatment, but are those drugs necessary? The fact is, there are several holistic treatments that have been proven to be effective in the treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis.

Did you know that yogurt is a holistic remedy for Bacterial Vaginosis? That’s right, plain yogurt can help prevent and control Bacterial Vaginosis, as well as Yeast Infections. You see, yogurt contains a live bacterium called lactobacillus acidophilus. This bacterium helps boost your immune system, increase your ability to fight off infections, and prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. If you are prone to Bacterial Vaginosis, then a yogurt a day may, in fact, keep the doctor away.

Yogurt can also be used to treat current flare ups of Bacterial Vaginosis. Some people recommend applying plain yogurt directly into the vagina. This course of treatment should be done every night for a week in order to restore the correct balance of bacteria in the vagina. It is recommended that you wear a pad each night, as this holistic remedy can be very messy. Also, this remedy is not a safe alternative for women who are pregnant or elderly.

Tea tree oil can also be used as a holistic remedy to treat Bacterial Vaginosis. In fact, tea tree oil suppositories can be purchased at many health food stores and is quite effective in treating the infection. However, women need to be careful when using tea tree oil. It must be diluted in order to be used safely. It should never be applied directly to the vagina without being diluted. This can cause a strong burning sensation. This treatment is also not recommended for use by pregnant or elderly women.

Boric acid can also help treat Bacterial Vaginosis. You can either purchase boric acid capsules that have already been filled, or you can choose to fill your own capsules. To do this, you will need to buy size 00 gel capsules. You then fill the capsules with approximately 600 milligrams of boric acid. These capsules should then be inserted into the vagina before bed. This course of treatment should continue for two weeks to ensure the infection is gone. Boric acid cures up to 98% of women with Bacterial Vaginosis.

These holistic remedies for Bacterial Vaginosis do not require an expensive course of treatment or a visit to your doctor’s office. However, if your symptoms do not go away or continue to recur, you should visit your physician for further treatment.