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While bacterial vaginosis (BV) is generally a non-severe infection due to an imbalance in the vaginal microorganism ecosystem, BV symptoms can be extremely intolerable. This form of vaginitis tends to reoccur. Many women who have not been able to achieve complete cure with conventional medicinal treatment, or are not able to tolerate the side effects of antibiotics, are now resorting to herbal remedies for help.

Herbal remedies for bacterial vaginosis include using a variety of herbs that have antiseptic, antifungal and immune-strengthening properties. The therapeutic substances of those plants are generally found in the stems, fruits, leaves or roots. The healing substances from herbs are made into oral supplements (e.g. capsules, pills) that can be taken conveniently.

Here are some of the common herbs used as BV remedy.

* Garlic

The antifungal and antibacterial qualities found in garlic make it one of the best herbal treatment for bacterial infections, including BV. You can consume deodorized garlic supplement (e.g. consume one or two capsules per day until BV symptoms are gone). You can also put the peeled garlic cloves into a piece of gauze and insert it into the vagina. Many women found that this technique is able to effectively get rid of fish vaginal odor in just a couple of hours.

* Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil is widely recognized for its antimicrobial properties. It is one of the popular BV natural cures because it’s effective. You can apply tea tree oil on the vagina by using tea tree oil tampons, douches or suppositories. You can also take a warm sitz bath added with tea tree oil and pure apple cider vinegar. It is one of the most popular home remedies women used to effectively cure BV.

* Goldenseal

Goldenseal contains immunity-boosting properties. Several bioactive substances can be found in Goldenseal. One of those substances is barbering, which exerts antifungal and antibacterial qualities. It helps to get rid of the bacteria that adhere to the vaginal wall. Goldenseal can be obtained as supplement in capsules; it is usually consumed until symptoms of BV disappear.

* Tracheal

Tracheal is a traditional herbal remedy used to restore a normal flow of the internal body fluids, as well as to help remove toxins from the body. Tracheal herbal tea can be prepared by brewing one teaspoon of dried tracheal herbs in 1 cup of hot water. Drink it before bedtime. Tracheal capsules are also available if you prefer a convenient method or don’t like the taste of brewed tracheal tea.

Others

* Mixing lavender oil with myrrh, using apricot kernel oil as a carrier, is an excellent bacterial vaginosis home remedy. To be applied externally only on the outer vagina lips.
* The barks and leaves of Witch Hazel shrub are known to have astringent effect to relieve BV symptoms.
* The root of the Coneflower is known to be an effective natural antibiotic as well as a blood purifier. It helps enhance the immune system. It is a rather popular bacterial vaginosis herbal remedy. Do not use if you have allergy to the sunflower family.

Looking for more natural BV cures? Find out how you can permanently and quickly cure BV with the Bacterial Vaginosis Freedom guide.