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What are different home remedies for Bacterial Vaginitis? – Part 2

What is Bacterial Vaginitis?
• Bacterial vaginitis is a vaginal infection.
• It is one of the most common reasons for vaginitis during reproductive years.
• Bacterial vaginitis is not a STD.
• It can be caused through sexual intercourse.
• Bacterial vaginitis is known medically as bacterial vaginosis.
• It is the most common type of vaginal infection.
• The main cause of bacterial vaginitis is an imbalance in the natural flora of the vagina.
• This causes a rapid increase in the growth of certain bacteria.
• These bacteria are normally present in the vagina.
• The sudden increase in their numbers is the cause of the infection.

Home Remedies for Bacterial Vaginitis

10. Margosa leaves powder
• Make your own powder to prevent infections out of Margosa leaves.
• Wash two or three handfuls of Margosa leaves with warm water.
• This is done to ensure that they are free of dust and chemical pesticide residue.
• Allow them to dry completely.
• Then heat them lightly in a small saucepan for two to three minutes.
• Set them aside to cool.
• Then grind them into a fine powder.
• Empty this powder into an empty powder container.
• Use it at least twice a day for immediate bacterial vaginosis relief.

11. Femanol
• Femanol is a dietary supplement that has become very popular.
• It works well to get rid of the foul odor of vaginosis.
• It also provides other health benefits.
• It is also very good at restoring the natural lactobacilli that get wiped out from antibiotics.
• Some of the natural ingredients include lactobacillus acidophilus, garlic, enema bark extract, vitamin B-6, and zinc.

12. Tracheal herb
• Another useful home remedy for bacterial vaginosis is the herb Tracheal.
• Drinking tea made from Tracheal herb helps in eliminating bacteria.
• It also removes other parasites out of the body thus reducing the symptoms.

Healthy Diet
• Eat a healthy diet comprising of fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Include flax seed oil and meal in your diet.
• Drink lots of water.
• Eat non vegetarian foods like meat, poultry and fish.
• Eat whole grains.
• Avoid alcohol, refined flour, processed foods, sugar, coffee and saturated fats.
• Drink plenty of fruit juices.
• Fruits are also good sources of nutrients.
• This will help to bolster you immune system.
• Citrus fruit juices are particularly beneficial.
• They are high in Vitamin C and citric acid which provides an inhospitable environment for the bacteria.
• Cranberry juice is often suggested as a complementary treatment.
• Too much sweet and sugar must be avoided.
• This is because the bacteria thrive on feeding sugar.
• Brown rice and oat meals are highly beneficial in fighting this disease.

General Remedies
• Use well washed under garments.
• Make sure that you use a mild detergent while washing your undergarments.
• The residue from detergents can irritate inflamed skin.
• Rinse your undergarments with warm water to get rid of all particulate residues.
• It is best to soak these pieces of clothing in hot water for at least 20 minutes before washing.
• This high temperature will help to kill off any bacteria that may be present in the fibers of your clothes.
• Maintain good toilet hygiene.
• Always take a warm bath.
• Always keep vaginal area clean.
• Clean your vagina area thoroughly after having sex.
• Avoid tight clothes and wear cotton panties.
• Avoid douching as it disturbs the balance of the microorganisms within the vagina.
• Take care to clean the anal area from front to back.
• This will prevent the intestinal bacteria from spreading into the vagina.
• Smoking and drinking should be stopped to get rid of BV.

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What are different home remedies for Bacterial Vaginitis? – Part 1

What is Bacterial Vaginitis?
• Bacterial vaginitis is a vaginal infection.
• It is one of the most common reasons for vaginitis during reproductive years.
• Bacterial vaginitis is not a STD.
• It can be caused through sexual intercourse.
• Bacterial vaginitis is known medically as bacterial vaginosis.
• It is the most common type of vaginal infection.
• The main cause of bacterial vaginitis is an imbalance in the natural flora of the vagina.
• This causes a rapid increase in the growth of certain bacteria.
• These bacteria are normally present in the vagina.
• The sudden increase in their numbers is the cause of the infection.

Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginitis
- There could be changes in the odor.
- There can be change in the color of the vaginal discharge.
- Itching or irritation in vagina.
- Pain while Urinating.
- Light bleeding from vagina.
- Fishy odor and grayish white discharge from vagina.
- This could be especially after sexual intercourse.

This imbalance could be caused due to various reasons such as:
• Repeated sexual intercourse in a short duration.
• This will lead to a rise in the vaginal pH.
• It results in growth of bacteria and infection like symptoms.
• Urinating after sexual intercourse has been proven to have several positive effects.
• It helps in the prevention of bacterial vaginosis.
• It helps to flush out the bacteria within the urethra.
• This will help to prevent a bacterial vaginosis infection.
• Moisture (for long period of time) in the vaginal area caused by restrictive and nonabsorbent synthetic clothing.
• Use of chemicals that may cause irritation.
• Use of antibiotics that changes the balance of the bacterial environment in the vagina.

Home Remedies for Bacterial Vaginitis
1. Yogurt
• Eat or apply plain yogurt directly to the vagina.
• A tampon soaked in yogurt can be inserted.

2. Garlic
• Garlic has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
• Garlic can be taken internally or can be applied directly on the vagina.

3. Calendula herb
• Use calendula herb to reduce the inflammation.
• Add 12 tsp of calendula to boiling water, steep the mixture and cool it before use.

4. Tea bags
• Soak a tea bag in water.
• Cool it in refrigerator.
• Apply it to the vagina.

5. Herbs
Herbs like tea tree oil, black walnut, Echinacea and goldenseal are effective in treating bacterial vaginitis.

6. Boric acid
• Use boric acid douche to acidify vaginal pH.
• This douche will help to reduce inflammation.

7. Use of powder
• Use powder to help absorb the moisture and prevent infection.
• Use a medicated anti-bacteria powder.

8. Apple cider vinegar
• By adding few cups of apple cider vinegar in the bath water and douching for few minutes is an effective home remedy.

9. Folic acid supplements
• Taking folic acid supplements also helps in reducing the symptoms of this disease.