How To Treat Bacterial Vaginosis Naturally Using Home Remedies

The fact that there can be numerous causes of BV can make conventional treatment difficult. Indeed, addressing your own root cause is the real key to a successful cure and this is why antibiotics and over the counter creams just cannot go that far.


There are various very economical home remedies which can be used to treat bacterial vaginosis naturally. Used correctly, they can address many of the common root causes, although it is essential that you take a good look at your lifestyle to see what your own trigger points are.

Three excellent home remedies for BV are probiotics, tea tree oil and cider vinegar. All can be used to good effect to address some of the underlying problems which BV causes. Bacterial vaginosis happens when there is an imbalance of the naturally occurring bacteria which normally lives without problem in the vagina. When the pH levels of the vagina are upset, harmful bacteria will quickly grow and the symptoms of BV will be present, which include a foul, fishy smelling discharge which will be watery and gray/white, and an intense itching or burning sensation affecting the delicate tissues of the vaginal area.

Probiotics

Probiotics are found in live natural yogurt and are rich in live bacteria. Many alternative practitioners advocate eating a couple of pots a day and whilst this is great for overall health, to have a beneficial effect on the vagina, it needs to be directly introduced and the best way to do this is to soak a tampon in the yogurt and leave in place for an hour or two.

Tea Tree Oil

This very powerful natural antibacterial substance is very gentle on the body and can be used to kill harmful vaginal bacteria to great effect. However, it needs to be well-diluted and adding around 10-12 drops to a shallow bath should be adequate.

Cider Vinegar

Cider vinegar is gentle, get mildly acidic and can help restore the pH level of a healthy vagina. Add 2-3 cupfuls to a shallow bath and this will improve the situation greatly.

You can treat bacterial vaginosis naturally using any or all of the above treatments. However, there is no doubt that they are far more effective if you discover what your own personal BV triggers are.